In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Subaru Solterra by 79 minutes, completing the 2311km route in 23h 36min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 23h 36min (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2311km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Subaru Solterra |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
24h 55min |
23h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Subaru Solterra Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Allego Euro Rastpark Theeßen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 38% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 33% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Vellern Süd (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 79-minute advantage over Subaru Solterra on this 2311km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~409 kWh vs ~470 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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