In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 9 minutes, completing the 1759km route in 19h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 19h 34min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
19h 34min |
19h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 30% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud, Les Petites-Loges (14 min, 23% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (19 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud, Les Petites-Loges (17 min, 19% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1759km 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 29min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~260 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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