In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 9 minutes, completing the 2294km route in 23h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 23h 46min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 2294km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
23h 46min |
23h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (12 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 2294km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~406 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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