In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Subaru Solterra by 50 minutes, completing the 1492km route in 15h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 4min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1492km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Subaru Solterra |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 54min |
15h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Subaru Solterra Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Langenbruck A9, Reichertshofen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz, Iffeldorf (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (14 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 50-minute advantage over Subaru Solterra on this 1492km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~264 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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