In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 228 minutes, completing the 1487km route in 15h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 15h 26min (228 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1487km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
15h 26min |
19h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
4h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (10 min, 23% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße, München (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (17 min, 32% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (58 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (73 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (11 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 228-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1487km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 4h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~360 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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