In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 10 minutes, completing the 2297km route in 24h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 18, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 24h 45min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 2297km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
24h 45min |
24h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Esso Tankstelle Gewerbepark (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Autobahnrastplatz Walterswil (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Burger King Family Cash (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Migrol Westside (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Coucourde (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 2297km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~419 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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