In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 188 minutes, completing the 1698km route in 18h 23min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 23min (188 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1698km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 31min |
18h 23min |
| Charging time: |
4h 2min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (18 min, 36% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Relais de la Ronde (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 13% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 188-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1698km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 4h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~300 kWh vs ~351 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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