In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2264 minutes, completing the 1124km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 23min (2264 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1124km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
48h 7min |
10h 23min |
| Charging time: |
37h 13min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~202 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fläming West, Mühlenfließ (49 min, 26% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Fichtenbreite, Coswig (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Gewerbegebiet, Wiedemar (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Teufelstal Nord, Mörsdorf (72 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Autohof, Mellingen (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Hörselgau Nord, Hörselgau (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
ROSI's Autohof, Bad Hersfeld (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Reinhardshain Nord, Grünberg (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle, Eschborn (74 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Ortsverwaltung Oberstadt, Mainz (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 11:
Möbel Martin, Kaiserslautern (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Goldene Bremm Nord, Saarbrücken (32 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat, Saint-Privat-la-Montagne (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord, Haudiomont (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Gueux, Gueux (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne, Ussy-sur-Marne (132 min, 10% → 72%)
- 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 2264-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1124km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 37h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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