In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Subaru Solterra by 72 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 20h 25min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~341 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Subaru Solterra |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 37min |
20h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Subaru Solterra Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 26% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 72-minute advantage over Subaru Solterra on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~341 kWh vs ~392 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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