In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 305 minutes, completing the 3335km route in 36h 3min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 36h 3min (305 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~493 kWh
- Distance: 3335km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
41h 8min |
36h 3min |
| Charging time: |
8h 38min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~600 kWh |
~566 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (12 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (11 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 13:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Tesina Sud (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Conad (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 19:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Shell Recharge Fehérvár Dél (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 22:
Lajosmizsei pihenőhely nyugat (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Tesco Extra (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 24:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 25:
OMV (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 26:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 27:
Kaufland (29 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 46% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Tesina Sud (15 min, 31% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 11:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 24% → 79%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (11 min, 28% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (58 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 305-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 3335km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 8h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~493 kWh vs ~689 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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