In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 6 minutes, completing the 2302km route in 23h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 23h 49min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2302km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
23h 55min |
23h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (12 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (11 min, 20% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (11 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Calle de Goya, Madrid (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 6-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2302km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~430 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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