In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 222 minutes, completing the 1206km route in 12h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 12h 15min (222 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1206km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 57min |
12h 15min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~216 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 (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (52 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 222-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1206km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~220 kWh vs ~222 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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