In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 23 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 4min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
22h 4min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (16 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~339 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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