In our Paris to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 9 minutes, completing the 1589km route in 15h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 15h 27min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1589km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 27min |
15h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~286 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (12 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
DEX (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof (10 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- 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 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1589km 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 8min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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