In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 10 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 12h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 51min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 1min |
12h 51min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 21% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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