In our Berlin to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3782 minutes, completing the 1237km route in 12h 22min. The key advantage? 18 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 12h 22min (3782 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1237km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
75h 24min |
12h 22min |
| Charging time: |
58h 5min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~223 kWh |
~220 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Alt-Rudow (12 min, 82% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Parkplatz Burglehn (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Schwimmhalle (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Markt / Rathaus (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Londýnská západ (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Bowling Sedmihorky (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Brněnská (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Orlen express (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Phoenix Contact (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Motorest u Janíčkov (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Abbey Gallery (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Kloster (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Lidl (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 17:
PENNY (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 18:
Lidl (51 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 19:
Lidl Puskin tér (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 20:
Centar kulture (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 21:
Stop Shop (255 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 22:
OMV Partizanska (98 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
OMV smer Beograd (160 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3782-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1237km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 58h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~219 kWh vs ~227 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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