In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 19 minutes, completing the 1427km route in 14h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 20min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1427km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 39min |
14h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 1427km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~251 kWh vs ~266 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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