In our Rome to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 85 by 208 minutes, completing the 1778km route in 19h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 19h 36min (208 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 1778km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
23h 4min |
19h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 58min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (35 min, 27% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (32 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Swissminiatur (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Seerausch (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Golden Tulip Mulhouse Basel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger ibis Styles Nancy Sud (35 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire d'Urvillers (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (21 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: London
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:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 208-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 85 on this 1778km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~445 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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