In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 8 minutes, completing the 1922km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 25min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~322 kWh
- Distance: 1922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
20h 25min |
20h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range 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
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 20% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 1922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~322 kWh vs ~359 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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