In our Vienna to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 6 minutes, completing the 1477km route in 15h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 23min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1477km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 23min |
15h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW HyperHub (11 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 18% → 52%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Im Gewerbepark (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1477km 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 3min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~219 kWh vs ~270 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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