In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 3 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
- Total time: 8h 35min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
8h 35min |
8h 38min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 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 (17 min, 12% → 69%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 57% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Won
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus achieved a 3-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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