In our Warsaw to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 6 minutes, completing the 1633km route in 16h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 16h 51min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1633km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 51min |
16h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 25% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (10 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 15% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
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 1633km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 1h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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