In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 65 minutes, completing the 1202km route in 12h 10min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 65 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: 12h 10min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1202km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 10min |
13h 15min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~218 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 28% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 65-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1202km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~226 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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