In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 264 minutes, completing the 1759km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 4 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 264 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 32min (264 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 1759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
19h 32min |
23h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
4h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 33% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud, Les Petites-Loges (13 min, 25% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel, Coquelles (30 min, 46% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (51 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Schnellladesäule, Ligny-en-Barrois (25 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger ibis Styles Nancy Sud, Houdemont (29 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Courtyard Basel, Pratteln (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (17 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger City Carburoil, Rivera (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 264-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 4h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~426 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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