In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Subaru Solterra by 143 minutes, completing the 3158km route in 36h 20min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 13 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 36h 20min (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~559 kWh
- Distance: 3158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Subaru Solterra |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
38h 43min |
36h 20min |
| Charging time: |
5h 39min |
3h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~568 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Subaru Solterra Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (19 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 25% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Tesina Sud (15 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 12% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 20:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Kaufland (45 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 143-minute advantage over Subaru Solterra on this 3158km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 5h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~559 kWh vs ~642 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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