In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 492 minutes, completing the 1701km route in 18h 32min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 18h 32min (492 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1701km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
26h 44min |
18h 32min |
| Charging time: |
8h 10min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (19 min, 52% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (73 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Rond-Point du Carrousel (46 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (52 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Saugon Ouest (65 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (37 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel ETH (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (38 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Carburantes (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 492-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 1701km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 8h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~310 kWh vs ~442 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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