In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 519 minutes, completing the 1962km route in 20h 40min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 20h 40min (519 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~358 kWh
- Distance: 1962km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
29h 19min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
8h 47min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~353 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (41 min, 31% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol, Saragossa (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Optimotor 4x4, Lleida (42 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Avia, Manresa (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel, Narbonne (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel, Nimes (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis, Aix-en-Provence (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins, Mougins (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (19 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze, Varazze (42 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Tesla Supercharger, Forte dei Marmi (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 13:
ABB E-mobility, San Giovanni Valdarno (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (15 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (10 min, 36% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 519-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 1962km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 8h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~358 kWh vs ~510 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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