In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 75 by 386 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 26h 19min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 26h 19min (386 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~457 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
32h 45min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
8h 12min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (34 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Brescia Est (40 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (38 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (20 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (31 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
AVIA (39 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken Teresa Claramunt (17 min, 10% → 30%)
- 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 386-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 75 on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 8h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~457 kWh vs ~581 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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