In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 5055 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 18h 3min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 25, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 32 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 3min (5055 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
102h 18min |
18h 3min |
| Charging time: |
80h 27min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
32 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~302 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 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 (13 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 5055-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 23min vs 80h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~311 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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