In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 121 minutes, completing the 1255km route in 13h 5min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1255km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 6min |
13h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
4 |
| 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 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tudanca, Aranda de Duero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 121-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1255km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~222 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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