In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3545 minutes, completing the 1701km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 22 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 30, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 2min (3545 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1701km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
77h 7min |
18h 2min |
| Charging time: |
58h 5min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Helene-Weber-Straße (10 min, 83% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Spreewalddreieck (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Gewerbepark (76 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Carglass (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Siřejovice západ (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl Kbelská (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
Velké Meziříčí (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Avion Shopping Park (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Motorest u Janíčkov (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (93 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 13:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 14:
MOl Tankstelle (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 15:
Lajosmizsei pihenőhely nyugat (53 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 16:
Kecskemét déli (130 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 17:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (42 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 18:
Lidl Makkosházi körút (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 19:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 20:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 21:
Penny Market (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
Kaufland (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 23:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 24:
MOL (189 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 25:
Kaufland (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 26:
Kaufland Gavana (12 min, 10% → 16%)
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Stop 27:
Anglo-Rom (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 28:
MOL (108 min, 10% → 61%)
- 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 3545-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1701km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 58h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~267 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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