In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 158 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 9h 22min (158 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~150 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
12h 0min |
9h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (85 min, 16% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (16 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (22 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 158-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 821km 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 38min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~150 kWh vs ~151 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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