In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 85 by 162 minutes, completing the 1439km route in 14h 44min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 14h 44min (162 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1439km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
17h 26min |
14h 44min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (32 min, 46% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Carrefour, Sallanches (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (20 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (45 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 162-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 85 on this 1439km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~360 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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