In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 118 minutes, completing the 1255km route in 13h 8min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 13h 8min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1255km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
15h 6min |
13h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (10 min, 17% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (18 min, 26% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda, Vitoria-Gasteiz (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (10 min, 80% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 118-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1255km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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