In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3165 minutes, completing the 1125km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 17 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 23min (3165 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1125km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
63h 8min |
10h 23min |
| Charging time: |
52h 11min |
42min |
| 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 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3165-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 42min vs 52h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~199 kWh vs ~207 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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