In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 118 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 15, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 118 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 4min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 4min |
24h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~336 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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (16 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 118-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1860km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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