In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 20 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 23h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 21, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 47min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~384 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
23h 47min |
24h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~414 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 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (13 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (22 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~384 kWh vs ~419 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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