In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 190 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 20h 26min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 20h 26min (190 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~286 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
20h 26min |
| Charging time: |
4h 36min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (12 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (12 min, 17% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest, Giove (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (15 min, 25% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 25% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (12 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 190-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 4h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~286 kWh vs ~399 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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