In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 352 minutes, completing the 1922km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 352 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 20h 25min (352 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 1922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
20h 25min |
26h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
6h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~351 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (32 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (14 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (51 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Hostal Torremar (52 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 352-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 6h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~466 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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