In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 347 minutes, completing the 1688km route in 18h 23min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 347 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 23min (347 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1688km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
18h 23min |
24h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
6h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (14 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (60 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Rond-Point du Carrousel (69 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (40 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 347-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1688km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 6h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~409 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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