In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 196 minutes, completing the 1052km route in 10h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 196 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 19min (196 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1052km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
10h 19min |
13h 35min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVA Shop (52 min, 25% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Gütersloh Süd (61 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Flughafen (23 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (20 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 196-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1052km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~255 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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