In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 17 minutes, completing the 1671km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 11, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 2min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~247 kWh
- Distance: 1671km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
18h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1671km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~247 kWh vs ~305 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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