In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 15 minutes, completing the 1482km route in 14h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 54min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1482km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
14h 54min |
15h 9min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~272 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Paganella Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (10 min, 12% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Europabrücke (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1482km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~270 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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