In our Vienna to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 7 minutes, completing the 1240km route in 12h 0min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 12h 0min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 1240km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
12h 0min |
12h 7min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~223 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (13 min, 18% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Eni Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1240km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~183 kWh vs ~226 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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