In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 1 minutes, completing the 1876km route in 22h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 13, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 26min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~332 kWh
- Distance: 1876km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
22h 27min |
22h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 13% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 22% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 24% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (72 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 1-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 1876km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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