In our Belgrade to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 5094 minutes, completing the 1751km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 33 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 17h 45min (5094 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1751km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
102h 39min |
17h 45min |
| Charging time: |
83h 43min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
33 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~315 kWh |
~318 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) (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 10:
Miklošičev park (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Hotel eduCARE + Restaurant Treffner (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Eisentratten (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 15:
Lidl (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 16:
Chiemsee Nord (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
Holzkirchen Nord (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Rumfordstraße (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 19:
Esso Tankstelle (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
Burgauer See Nord (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
EnBW Autohof Seligweiler (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 22:
Denkendorf Nord (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 23:
Parkhaus Marktplatz (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 24:
ALDI Süd (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 25:
Route de la Muhlenbach (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 26:
Lidl (57 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY B'Fun Park (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 28:
Quai Paul Wiltzer (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 29:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 30:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 31:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 32:
Aire de Tardenois Nord (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 33:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne (181 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell (14 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Eben Nord (10 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 5094-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1751km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 33 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 83h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~259 kWh vs ~322 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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