In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 10 minutes, completing the 3126km route in 36h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 36h 1min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~553 kWh
- Distance: 3126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
36h 1min |
36h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 20% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 10-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 3126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~553 kWh vs ~584 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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