In our Berlin to London EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 138 minutes, completing the 1097km route in 11h 59min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 11h 59min (138 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 1097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
11h 59min |
14h 17min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle (15 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Ladepark L´Osteria (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Telekom Opelstraße (14 min, 13% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Auetal Nord (62 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (40 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (21 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 138-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1097km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~206 kWh vs ~266 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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