In our Belgrade to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3632 minutes, completing the 1246km route in 12h 52min. The key advantage? 17 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 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 12h 52min (3632 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1246km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
73h 24min |
12h 52min |
| Charging time: |
58h 49min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~224 kWh |
~228 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 (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Centro Turistico (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 16:
Via Giuseppe di Vittorio (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 17:
La Spieda (245 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 18:
Enel Drive Säule (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 19:
L'Anfora (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 20:
Va Tuderte (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 21:
Flaminia Ovest (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eni (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3632-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1246km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 58h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~220 kWh vs ~229 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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