In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 9 minutes, completing the 857km route in 8h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
- Total time: 8h 30min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 857km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
8h 30min |
8h 39min |
| Charging time: |
26min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (15 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Olympia (10 min, 22% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Won
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus achieved a 9-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 857km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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