In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 485 minutes, completing the 2485km route in 26h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 26h 19min (485 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~453 kWh
- Distance: 2485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
34h 24min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
9h 24min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~447 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 33% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 17% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (66 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Acquisti Le Piramidi (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Conad (60 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (15 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (73 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (40 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
AVIA (74 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 26% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 485-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 2485km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 9h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~453 kWh vs ~458 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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