In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 603 minutes, completing the 3127km route in 35h 51min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 35h 51min (603 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~463 kWh
- Distance: 3127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
35h 51min |
45h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
10h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~569 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 90 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (19 min, 35% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (81 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (58 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (44 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (29 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ibis (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (14 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (51 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Hostal Torremar (52 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 603-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 3127km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 10h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~463 kWh vs ~758 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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