In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 22 minutes, completing the 1876km route in 22h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 5min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~330 kWh
- Distance: 1876km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 27min |
22h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~334 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 1876km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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