In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 359 minutes, completing the 1871km route in 22h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 22h 27min (359 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~341 kWh
- Distance: 1871km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
28h 26min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
7h 36min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~337 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (36 min, 25% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (64 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (49 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (52 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 359-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1871km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 7h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~341 kWh vs ~345 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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