In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 5 minutes, completing the 1215km route in 12h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 12h 6min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 1215km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
12h 6min |
12h 11min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~219 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 13% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (13 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY István Parkhotel (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 4:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Maribor vzhod (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1215km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~180 kWh vs ~222 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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