In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 75 by 310 minutes, completing the 1945km route in 20h 40min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 20h 40min (310 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 1945km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
25h 50min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
6h 28min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (30 min, 24% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Piazza Caduti sul Lavoro (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (38 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (20 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (31 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
AVIA (56 min, 10% → 75%)
- 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 310-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 75 on this 1945km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 6h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~452 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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