In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 216 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 36h 20min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 216 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: 36h 20min (216 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~553 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
36h 20min |
39h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
6h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA (20 min, 57% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (46 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 11:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger IKEA (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (85 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 216-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 6h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~553 kWh vs ~588 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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