In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 142 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 142 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 38min (142 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
8h 38min |
11h 0min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| 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 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 (69 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 142-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~208 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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