In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 19 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 24min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~405 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 43min |
24h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Esso Tankstelle Gewerbepark (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle Brucker Straße (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Migrol (10 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Migrol Westside (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Coucourde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~405 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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