In our Paris to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 14 minutes, completing the 1586km route in 15h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 22min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1586km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 22min |
15h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~285 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (13 min, 16% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Genshagen Brandenburg Park (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Lądek (16 min, 13% → 67%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1586km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~289 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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