In our Belgrade to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3696 minutes, completing the 1221km route in 12h 14min. The key advantage? 19 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 12h 14min (3696 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1221km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
73h 50min |
12h 14min |
| Charging time: |
56h 58min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~220 kWh |
~220 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Dobrinci (96 min, 45% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Toll Station (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Centar kulture (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Budai Vám (50 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
PENNY (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Táncsics Mihály utca (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kloster (150 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Arrabona pihenõ északi (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Mosonmagyaróvár Nord (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Motorest u Janíčkov (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 14:
Phoenix Contact (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 15:
Orlen (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 16:
Kulturní dům (57 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 17:
Orlen Brněnská (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 18:
Bowling Sedmihorky (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 19:
Uttendörferweg (72 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 20:
Markt / Rathaus (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 21:
Schwimmhalle (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
Parkplatz Burglehn (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 23:
Möwenweg (33 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lamačská cesta (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3696-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1221km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 56h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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