In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 15 minutes, completing the 1759km route in 19h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 17min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 32min |
19h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~310 kWh vs ~311 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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