In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 95 minutes, completing the 2310km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 16min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2310km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 51min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hellweg, Bad Nenndorf (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (14 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 95-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 2310km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~409 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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