In our Belgrade to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 7972 minutes, completing the 2653km route in 26h 42min. The key advantage? 40 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 50 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 26h 42min (7972 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~469 kWh
- Distance: 2653km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
159h 34min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
128h 48min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
50 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~478 kWh |
~456 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 (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Trg kralja Tomislava (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Križ Sjever (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Centar nova Galerija (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Starine north (Krško - Novo Mesto) (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Barje Sever (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Schule (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
Fratta Nord (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Crowne Plaza Hotel (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 16:
Scaligera Nord (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 17:
McDonald's (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 18:
Plenitude On The Road Via Carlo Cattaneo (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 19:
Novate Nord (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 20:
Cimitero di Vicolungo (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 21:
Piazza Borella (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 22:
Auchan Rivoli (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 23:
Iper Le Baite Centro Commerciale (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 24:
Maison du Tourisme (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 25:
Parking Desmichels (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 26:
Chamorin (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 27:
Avenue Frédéric Mistral (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 28:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 29:
Aire de Nabrigas (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 30:
Aire de Gigean Nord (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 31:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 32:
IONITY Aire des Corbières Nord (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 33:
Aire de Arzens Nord (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 34:
Mairie d'Avignonet Lauragais (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 35:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 36:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 37:
Renault Händler (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 38:
Mairie (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 39:
Rue Jean Baptiste Heugas (72 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 40:
Eliza (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 41:
Restaurante Baratze - Camping Urrobi (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 42:
Ladesäule (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 43:
Avia (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 44:
Renault Garage (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 45:
Hotel Echaurren Relais & Chateaux (197 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 46:
Repsol Tankstelle (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 47:
Parador de Lerma (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 48:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 49:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 50:
El Cancho Del Aguila (186 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (11 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 7972-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 2653km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 50 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 128h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~469 kWh vs ~488 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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