In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1724 minutes, completing the 885km route in 9h 33min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 9h 33min (1724 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 885km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
38h 17min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
28h 42min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~159 kWh |
~158 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Q8 Tankstelle, Gembloux (51 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Q8, Wellin (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
IDELUX, Arlon (138 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl, Fameck (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Château des Rohan, Saverne (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Place des Cigognes, Ostheim (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Rialto Hallenbad, Basel (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 9:
Rastplatz Inseli, Eich (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (151 min, 10% → 81%)
- 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 1724-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 885km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 28h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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