In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 245 minutes, completing the 1272km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 18h 34min (245 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1272km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
22h 39min |
18h 34min |
| Charging time: |
5h 27min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~215 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (76 min, 13% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (48 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (60 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (15 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (30 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (27 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (20 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 245-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1272km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 5h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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