In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3339 minutes, completing the 1638km route in 17h 12min. The key advantage? 20 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 17h 12min (3339 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1638km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
72h 51min |
17h 12min |
| Charging time: |
55h 45min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~295 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Van der Valk Hotel, Vianen (76 min, 50% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Helmond (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Enscheder Straße, Mönchengladbach (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
ADAC Servicecenter, Weilerswist (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Moseltal West, Winningen (108 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Hunsrück West, Stromberg (130 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Wonnegau West, Worms (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung, Kandel (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Hotel Fallerhof, Bad Krozingen (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Inseli, Eich (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 17:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 18:
Somaglia Ovest, Somaglia (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 19:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 20:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 21:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 22:
Le Palme Blu, Calenzano (38 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 23:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 24:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 25:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 26:
Centro Commerciale La Palma, Caldare (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell Autohof, Koblenz (10 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
SBK A65, Kandel (12 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (19 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3339-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1638km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 55h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~257 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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