In our Berlin to Riga EV duel, the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus beats the Tesla Model 3 by 7 minutes, completing the 1045km route in 13h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3's 392km range doesn't beat the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
- Total time: 13h 35min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~253 kWh
- Distance: 1045km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
13h 35min |
13h 42min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (33 min, 13% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (11 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (16 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Won
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus achieved a 7-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 on this 1045km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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