In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4739 minutes, completing the 1651km route in 17h 8min. The key advantage? 23 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 17h 8min (4739 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1651km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
96h 7min |
17h 8min |
| Charging time: |
78h 34min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's, Waardenburg (134 min, 20% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Helmond (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt, Nettetal (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
ALDI Süd Stapper Weg, Mönchengladbach (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
ADAC Servicecenter, Weilerswist (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Pfarrkirche St. Marien, Kretz (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 7:
Hunsrück West, Stromberg (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Wonnegau West, Worms (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Rheinkraftwerk, Iffezheim (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 11:
Mahlberg West, Mahlberg (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Hotel Fallerhof, Bad Krozingen (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 18:
Esselunga, Fino Mornasco (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 19:
IKEA, San Giuliano Milanese (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 20:
2M Arredamenti, Pontenure (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 21:
Audi Autocentro Baistrocchi, Parma (197 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 23:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (64 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 24:
Via del Lago, Barberino di Mugello (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 25:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 26:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 27:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 29:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
SBK A65, Kandel (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4739-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1651km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 78h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~304 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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