In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 61 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 10h 23min. 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 61 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: 10h 23min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 23min |
11h 24min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Röntgenstraße, Herford (23 min, 20% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
REWE Kölner Straße Weisweiler, Eschweiler (53 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ressons Est, Ressons-sur-Matz (10 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 61-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 1h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~197 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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