In our Budapest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 157 minutes, completing the 1719km route in 17h 46min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 17h 46min (157 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~304 kWh
- Distance: 1719km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
20h 23min |
17h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~309 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Sleep-In Motel (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Mer McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Medenbach Ost (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Frechen Nord (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Channel Gateway (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
JBC (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 157-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1719km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~304 kWh vs ~355 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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