In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2425 minutes, completing the 882km route in 9h 33min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 9h 33min (2425 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 882km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
49h 58min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
40h 13min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~159 kWh |
~158 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Q8 Tankstelle, Gembloux (72 min, 47% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Wanlin West, Houyet (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Belfius, Libramont (208 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
CACTUS Belle Etoile, Bertrange (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl, Fameck (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl, Marmoutier (75 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl, Molsheim (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Parking Saint-Josse, Colmar (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 11:
Rialto Hallenbad, Basel (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 13:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (83 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Bodio, Bodio (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 16:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (98 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (111 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2425-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 882km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 40h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~156 kWh vs ~162 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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