In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model X 60 by 819 minutes, completing the 3409km route in 36h 20min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 15 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 36h 20min (819 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 25min
- Energy: ~622 kWh
- Distance: 3409km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 60 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
49h 59min |
36h 20min |
| Charging time: |
14h 57min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~614 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 60 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (38 min, 27% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (49 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Optimotor 4x4 (34 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Avia (40 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (36 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (31 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Marguerittes Sud (38 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (46 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Chamnord (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Novotel (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Romantik Hotel & Restaurant Sternen (28 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Süd (22 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
BMW Autohaus Hasse (42 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 15:
EnBW HyperHub A94 (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (49 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Cityhotel Design & Classic (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Eni Tankstelle (53 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Auchan (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 20:
Auchan Korzó (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Auchan (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 22:
Penny Poetului (36 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 23:
Penny Market (50 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 24:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (47 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 25:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (49 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 36% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (23 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 819-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 60 on this 3409km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 25min vs 14h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~622 kWh vs ~793 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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