In our Amsterdam to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 6592 minutes, completing the 2232km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 37 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 22, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 45 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 23h 15min (6592 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~330 kWh
- Distance: 2232km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
133h 7min |
23h 15min |
| Charging time: |
107h 23min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
45 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~402 kWh |
~397 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned De Veenen (85 min, 18% → 51%)
-
Stop 2:
McDonald's (202 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 3:
Hünxe West (204 min, 10% → 89%)
-
Stop 4:
Stellfeld & Ernst (132 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 5:
Soester Börde Süd (207 min, 10% → 90%)
-
Stop 6:
Autohaus Hartinger / KBB Automobile (83 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 7:
ALDI Nord (49 min, 10% → 29%)
-
Stop 8:
Autohaus Hessenkassel (18 min, 10% → 17%)
-
Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (202 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 10:
Lindig (179 min, 10% → 79%)
-
Stop 11:
Gemeindeverwaltung Ichtershausen (194 min, 10% → 85%)
-
Stop 12:
Teufelstal Süd (59 min, 10% → 33%)
-
Stop 13:
McDonald’s (202 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 14:
Hartmannfabrik (80 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 15:
BMW Autohaus Kühner (111 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 16:
Orlen Pražská (173 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 17:
SunLife (101 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 18:
OC Zlatý Anděl (124 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 19:
MOL Bělčice (189 min, 10% → 83%)
-
Stop 20:
OMV Mikulášov jih (150 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 21:
ZDAR (204 min, 10% → 89%)
-
Stop 22:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (147 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 23:
Motorest u Janíčkov (171 min, 10% → 76%)
-
Stop 24:
Terno Stromová (163 min, 10% → 73%)
-
Stop 25:
Obecný úrad (168 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 26:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (184 min, 10% → 81%)
-
Stop 27:
Páty Süd (36 min, 10% → 24%)
-
Stop 28:
Annahegyi pihenő (207 min, 10% → 90%)
-
Stop 29:
Lajosmizsei pihenőhely nyugat (72 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 30:
Kecskemét déli (181 min, 10% → 80%)
-
Stop 31:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (147 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 32:
Ipari Park (140 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 33:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (173 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 34:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (212 min, 10% → 91%)
-
Stop 35:
Penny Market (217 min, 10% → 92%)
-
Stop 36:
Kaufland (77 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 37:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Orăștie Sens Bucuresti (155 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 38:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (145 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 39:
Kaufland Selimbar (36 min, 10% → 24%)
-
Stop 40:
MOL (189 min, 10% → 83%)
-
Stop 41:
Kaufland Fagaras (186 min, 10% → 82%)
-
Stop 42:
Kaufland (176 min, 10% → 78%)
-
Stop 43:
5 to go Drive Thru (106 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 44:
Etu Oil&Gas (145 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 45:
Hornbach (62 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (13 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 5:
OMV Raststation (15 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (16 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 6592-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 2232km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 45 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 107h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~330 kWh vs ~410 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons