In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 16 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 13h 1min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 1min |
13h 17min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (11 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 27% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 50% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 18% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (15 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~228 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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