In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 21 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 15, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 26min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 47min |
23h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Gewerbegebiet an der A3 (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (25 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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