In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 3164 minutes, completing the 1125km route in 10h 24min. The key advantage? 17 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 10h 24min (3164 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~166 kWh
- Distance: 1125km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
63h 8min |
10h 24min |
| Charging time: |
52h 11min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~203 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fläming West, Mühlenfließ (132 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Am Eichengarten, Dessau-Roßlau (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Nova Eventis, Leuna (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Teufelstal Nord, Mörsdorf (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus Kaus, Weimar (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Hörselgau Nord, Hörselgau (88 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Lindig, Krauthausen (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
Rimberg Nord, Breitenbach am Herzberg (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Reinhardshain Nord, Grünberg (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Leonardo Hotel Eschborn Frankfurt, Eschborn (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Bezirkssportanlage Mainz-Bretzenheim, Mainz (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Hotel Braun, Kirchheimbolanden (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 13:
Waldmohr, Waldmohr (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 15:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum, Semécourt (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord, Haudiomont (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord, Billy-le-Grand (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Tardenois Nord, Fresnes-en-Tardenois (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne, Ussy-sur-Marne (181 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (19 min, 18% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3164-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1125km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 52h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~166 kWh vs ~207 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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