In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 93 minutes, completing the 1100km route in 11h 43min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 43min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~195 kWh
- Distance: 1100km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 16min |
11h 43min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Autohof (17 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Noord (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Channel Gateway (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (11 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 93-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1100km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~195 kWh vs ~227 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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