In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 350 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 3min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 350 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 3min (350 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
18h 3min |
23h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
6h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| 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 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (13 min, 42% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Kbelská (34 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (64 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 350-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 6h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~406 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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