In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 256 minutes, completing the 3127km route in 35h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on October 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 35h 51min (256 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~463 kWh
- Distance: 3127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 51min |
40h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
6h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~565 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 19% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (11 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (36 min, 27% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 15:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 256-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3127km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 6h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~463 kWh vs ~588 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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