In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 346 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 346 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 4min (346 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
22h 4min |
27h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
6h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~337 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 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 (26 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (73 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 346-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 6h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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