In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 9 minutes, completing the 1688km route in 18h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 23min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1688km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
18h 23min |
18h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~304 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 Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Carburantes (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 9-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1688km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~308 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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