In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 120 minutes, completing the 1254km route in 13h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1254km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 5min |
13h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 24% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (21 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10 (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 24% → 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 120-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1254km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~222 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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