In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 4 minutes, completing the 1094km route in 11h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 11h 45min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 1094km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
11h 45min |
11h 49min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Grothusstraße (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1094km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~162 kWh vs ~200 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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