In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 170 minutes, completing the 1427km route in 14h 39min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 14h 39min (170 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1427km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
14h 39min |
17h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~259 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (34 min, 46% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Carrefour, Sallanches (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (20 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 170-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1427km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~266 kWh vs ~346 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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