In our Berlin to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 57 minutes, completing the 623km route in 7h 8min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 57 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 1 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 7h 8min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 16min
- Energy: ~110 kWh
- Distance: 623km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
7h 8min |
8h 5min |
| Charging time: |
16min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~112 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice, Ostředek (16 min, 17% → 66%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße, Dresden (13 min, 42% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Kbelská, Praha (34 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger, Vystrkov (24 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 57-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 623km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 16min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~110 kWh vs ~151 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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