In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 37 minutes, completing the 1097km route in 11h 43min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 37 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 43min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 43min |
12h 20min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Bantorf (19 min, 34% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (26 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 37-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1097km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~206 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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