In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 120 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 3min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 120 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 3min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 3min |
20h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (49 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (39 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 120-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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