In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 25 minutes, completing the 859km route in 8h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 8h 39min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
9h 4min |
8h 39min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 44% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 25-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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