In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 228 minutes, completing the 1251km route in 13h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 228 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (228 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1251km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
13h 5min |
16h 53min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (16 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (74 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (24 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (76 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (21 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 228-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1251km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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