In our Warsaw to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 82 minutes, completing the 570km route in 5h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 82 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 1 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 5h 27min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~101 kWh
- Distance: 570km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
5h 27min |
6h 49min |
| Charging time: |
12min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 29% → 66%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
MOP Kuny (16 min, 39% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen A2 MOP Sędzinko (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 82-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 570km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 12min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~101 kWh vs ~138 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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