In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4283 minutes, completing the 1504km route in 15h 4min. The key advantage? 22 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 4min (4283 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
86h 27min |
15h 4min |
| Charging time: |
71h 1min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~271 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fläming West, Mühlenfließ (101 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Fichtenbreite, Coswig (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Gewerbegebiet, Wiedemar (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Ladepark Eisenberg, Petersberg (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
TEAG Mobil McDonald's, Schleiz (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Motor-Nützel, Himmelkron (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 7:
Parkplatz Festungsstraße, Schnaittach (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Greding West, Greding (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Köschinger Forst West, Hepberg (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
Parkplatz Dreifachturnhalle Dietersheimer Straße, Eching (57 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 11:
Hiltenspergerstraße, München (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus Hornung, Penzberg (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Bahnhofplatz Nordseite/Dammkarstraße, Mittenwald (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Mautstation Brixen-Pustertal, Vahrn (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Eni Ponte Roma, Bolzano (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 17:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 18:
Atm Adige Ovest, Brentino Belluno VR (59 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 19:
Affi Lago di Garda Sud, Affi (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 20:
Sarni Po Ovest, Bagnolo San Vito (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 21:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 22:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (64 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 23:
Via del Lago, Barberino di Mugello (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 24:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 25:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 26:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 27:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 28:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4283-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 71h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~266 kWh vs ~277 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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