In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Subaru Solterra by 92 minutes, completing the 2475km route in 26h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 26h 3min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2475km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Subaru Solterra |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
27h 35min |
26h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Subaru Solterra Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (16 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 92-minute advantage over Subaru Solterra on this 2475km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~438 kWh vs ~503 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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