In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3058 minutes, completing the 1497km route in 15h 4min. The key advantage? 18 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 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 4min (3058 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
66h 2min |
15h 4min |
| Charging time: |
50h 44min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~267 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 (102 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Osterfeld West, Stößen (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
TEAG Mobil McDonald's, Schleiz (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Motor-Nützel, Himmelkron (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
Landratsamt Nürnberger Land, Lauf an der Pegnitz (121 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Greding West, Greding (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Auto-Scholz, Ingolstadt (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
Winzererstraße Ecke Schwere-Reiter-Straße, München (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Polarstern Ladestation - Sport Conrad, Penzberg (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Edeka, Krün (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Statz, Mühlbachl (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Restaurant Brunnerhof, Klausen (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 16:
Affi Lago di Garda Sud, Affi (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
Sarni Po Ovest, Bagnolo San Vito (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 19:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Le Palme Blu, Calenzano (38 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 21:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 22:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 23:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 24:
Centro Commerciale La Palma, Caldare (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- 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 3058-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 50h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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