In our Madrid to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 17 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 24h 37min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
24h 37min |
24h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 29% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Marguerittes Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Royan Vercors (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
GoFast Oftringen Ost (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 36% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Ripaille (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Migrol Westside (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Mühldorf (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 17-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~420 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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