In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro by 74 minutes, completing the 2172km route in 22h 11min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 22h 11min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~326 kWh
- Distance: 2172km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 25min |
22h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 74-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2172km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~326 kWh vs ~425 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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