In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 70 by 322 minutes, completing the 1936km route in 20h 40min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 20h 40min (322 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 1936km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 70 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
26h 2min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
6h 54min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 70 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (47 min, 20% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Brugnato Est (52 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (32 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (30 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (20 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (53 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (54 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (42 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Hostal Torremar (43 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (22 min, 19% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 322-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 70 on this 1936km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 6h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~353 kWh vs ~430 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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