In our Warsaw to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 14 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 18h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 0min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
18h 0min |
18h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Olympia (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Ledra Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Badia Nuova Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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