In our Amsterdam to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3656 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? 22 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 34min (3656 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
79h 30min |
18h 34min |
| Charging time: |
60h 27min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~314 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
The New Motion Ladesäule (15 min, 50% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
GR8 Hotel (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Brico Noorderlaan (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Allego Nazareth Noord (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Phalempin Ouest (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vémars Ouest (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Total Avenue de la Porte d'Italie (93 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Parc multimodal de Longvilliers (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Aire d'Orléans-Saran (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
Ibis Styles Tours Sud (46 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 15:
Route de Parthenay (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Auchan (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Schnellladesäule (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 23:
Hotel Silken Amara Plaza (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 24:
Eroski (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 25:
Eroski (185 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 26:
Hospital Universitario de Burgos (91 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 27:
Parador de Lerma (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 28:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (104 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 29:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (85 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 30:
El Cancho Del Aguila (134 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (10 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (13 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 27% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 19% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3656-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 60h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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