Which is faster from Madrid to Rome: Tesla Model 3 Performance or Tesla Model S 90?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is faster, arriving 348 minutes sooner with 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the Tesla Model S 90.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 Performance need from Madrid to Rome?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs 9 charging stops to complete the 1924km route from Madrid to Rome, with a total travel time of 20h 28m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Rome in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Performance completes the 1924km route in 20h 28m, while the Tesla Model S 90 takes 26h 16m.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Tesla Model S 90: Madrid to Rome

Which EV is faster on the 1924km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Performance</strong> wins by 348 minutes with 9 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 348 minutes, completing the 1924km route in 20h 28min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 348 minutes on this route.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Rome → Madrid

Winner

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Total time: 20h 28min (348 min faster)
Charging stops: 9
Charging time: 1h 38min
Energy: ~340 kWh
Distance: 1924km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Tesla Model 3 Performance	Tesla Model S 90
Travel time	20h 28min	26h 16min
Charging time:	1h 38min	5h 53min
Charging stops:	9	12
Energy used	~346 kWh	~352 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Tesla Model 3 Performance Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 49% → 71%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (13 min, 13% → 61%)
Stop 3: ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
Stop 5: Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (13 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 6: Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (12 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 7: Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 13% → 52%)
Stop 9: Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Rome

Tesla Model S 90 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 51% → 60%)
Stop 2: Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol, Saragossa (65 min, 11% → 72%)
Stop 3: Tankstelle Petromiralles, Tàrrega (65 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 4: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (39 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Novotel Hotel, Narbonne (17 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Logis Nîmotel, Nimes (24 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban A67 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Polygone Riviera, Cagnes-sur-Mer (22 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Marina di Varazze, Varazze (21 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 10: Tesla Supercharger, Forte dei Marmi (22 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 11: Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (48 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 12: Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Arrival: Rome

Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won

The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 348-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1924km 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 5h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~466 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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