In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 29 minutes, completing the 822km route in 9h 9min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 29 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: 9h 9min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 822km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 9min |
9h 38min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 16% → 54%)
-
Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (17 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (18 min, 32% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (39 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 29-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 822km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~155 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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