In our Berlin to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 4 minutes, completing the 623km route in 7h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 17, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 7h 9min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 17min
- Energy: ~92 kWh
- Distance: 623km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
7h 9min |
7h 13min |
| Charging time: |
17min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~112 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice, Ostředek (17 min, 12% → 69%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße, Dresden (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard, Loket (13 min, 19% → 63%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 623km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 17min vs 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~92 kWh vs ~114 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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