In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Subaru Solterra by 71 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 20h 28min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 20h 28min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Subaru Solterra |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 39min |
20h 28min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Subaru Solterra Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria, Saragossa (19 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (19 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (14 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (16 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 11% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 71-minute advantage over Subaru Solterra on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~342 kWh vs ~392 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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