In our Belgrade to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 6103 minutes, completing the 2100km route in 21h 9min. The key advantage? 27 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 36 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 21h 9min (6103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2100km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
122h 52min |
21h 9min |
| Charging time: |
101h 8min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
36 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~378 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Dobrinci (145 min, 45% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Spačva (83 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova Colosseum (221 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Dragalić Jug (132 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Križ Sjever (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Lesnina XXXL (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol BS Podlehnik Vzhod (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Dobrenje Vzhod (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 11:
Steiner-Bau (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Altes Brauhaus Josefiplatz (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 13:
Kirchenwirt (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Raststation Voralpenkreuz (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Raststation Aistersheim (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 16:
Paul Nutzfahrzeuge (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 17:
Agip Tankstelle (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Pendlerparkplatz (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 19:
Allego 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
BMW Autohaus Wormser (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 21:
Weinstraße (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 22:
Euro Hotel (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 23:
Weiskirchen Nord (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 24:
Autohaus Krah + Enders (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 25:
Nentershausen Ost (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 26:
Friedhof Stieldorf (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl Kerpener Straße (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
BV Medtronic FSC (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 29:
Allego Zolder Noord (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 30:
Anschlussstelle Herent (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Wetteren Nord (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 32:
Total Tankstelle (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 33:
Cora (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 34:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 35:
STOP 24 (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 36:
Holiday Inn Maidstone (134 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell (13 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 6103-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 2100km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 36 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 101h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~386 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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