In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 5056 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 32 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 2min (5056 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
102h 18min |
18h 2min |
| Charging time: |
80h 27min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
32 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~301 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 (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Terno Stromová (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Obecný úrad (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 15:
Páty Süd (36 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 16:
Annahegyi pihenő (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 17:
Lajosmizsei pihenőhely nyugat (72 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 18:
Kecskemét déli (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 19:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 20:
Ipari Park (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 21:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 22:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 23:
Penny Market (217 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 24:
Kaufland (77 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 25:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Orăștie Sens Bucuresti (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 26:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 27:
MOL (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 28:
Kaufland Fagaras (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 29:
Kaufland (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 30:
5 to go Drive Thru (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 31:
Etu Oil&Gas (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 32:
Hornbach (62 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 5056-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1692km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 32 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 80h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~311 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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