In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 222 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 222 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 23min (222 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
10h 23min |
14h 5min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
4h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
7 |
| 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 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Telekom Opelstraße, Isernhagen (14 min, 13% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Auetal Nord, Auetal (27 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (34 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Q8 NORD, Verlaine (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (51 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 222-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 4h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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