In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 41 minutes, completing the 1099km route in 11h 49min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 41 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: 11h 49min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 49min |
12h 30min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kalken direction Antwerpen, Laarne (12 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kalken direction Antwerpen, Laarne (10 min, 29% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Straelen (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Bantorf, Barsinghausen (18 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (15 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 41-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1099km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~207 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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