In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 212 minutes, completing the 1062km route in 11h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 212 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 37min (212 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~188 kWh
- Distance: 1062km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
11h 37min |
15h 9min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
4h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 28% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (11 min, 50% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (64 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 212-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1062km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 4h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~188 kWh vs ~257 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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