In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus beats the Tesla Model 3 by 4 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 17h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3's 392km range doesn't beat the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
- Total time: 17h 58min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
17h 58min |
18h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (20 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (22 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Won
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus achieved a 4-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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