In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 5 minutes, completing the 1249km route in 13h 0min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 4,080 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 5 minutes on this route.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 0min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1249km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 0min |
13h 5min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range 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 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- 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 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1249km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~209 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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