In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 461 minutes, completing the 2303km route in 23h 33min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 461 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 23h 33min (461 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
31h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
8h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~417 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (31 min, 51% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (34 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 NORD, Verlaine (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (51 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord, Saran (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (74 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (35 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (40 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 461-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 2303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 8h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~558 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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