In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 81 minutes, completing the 1486km route in 15h 4min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 37,430 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 81 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: 15h 4min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1486km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
15h 4min |
16h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~272 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Autohof, Berg (10 min, 36% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Giove Ovest, Giove (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 81-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1486km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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