In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 119 minutes, completing the 1859km route in 22h 26min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 13, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 119 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: 22h 26min (119 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 26min |
24h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~336 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (85 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 119-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1859km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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