In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 323 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 18h 30min (323 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
18h 30min |
23h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
6h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (10 min, 46% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (13 min, 42% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Kbelská (34 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (64 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 323-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 6h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~406 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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