In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 31 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 38min. 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 31 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: 8h 38min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 38min |
9h 9min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 14% → 34%)
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Stop 2:
D-1 Autopark (49 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 31-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~161 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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