In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 177 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 18h 3min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 3min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 0min |
18h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 58min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (17 min, 29% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
OMV (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (25 min, 17% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Euro Tehno Group (18 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 177-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~347 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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