In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 332 minutes, completing the 1259km route in 13h 13min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 13h 13min (332 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1259km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
18h 45min |
13h 13min |
| Charging time: |
5h 45min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (13 min, 24% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (47 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (29 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel ETH, Irun (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (38 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 36% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 28% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 332-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 1259km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 5h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~327 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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