In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 4 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 1min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 4,080 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 4 minutes on this route.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 1min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~210 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 1min |
13h 5min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (11 min, 24% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 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 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~210 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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