In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 217 minutes, completing the 1262km route in 13h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 13h 17min (217 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1262km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 54min |
13h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 1min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 27% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (32 min, 22% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Avenue de la Chalosse (55 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (55 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (32 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Poitiers Site du Futuroscope (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Arthotel (44 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 50% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 18% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (15 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 217-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1262km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~233 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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