In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 16 minutes, completing the 1926km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 17min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 33min |
20h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 33% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Palme Ouest (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (16 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 1926km 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 26min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~360 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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