In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 352 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 17h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 352 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 17h 51min (352 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
23h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
6h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 74% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (69 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (32 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Slovenská akadémia vied (76 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (41 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (65 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 352-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 6h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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