In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4155 minutes, completing the 1460km route in 15h 20min. The key advantage? 24 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 20min (4155 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1460km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
84h 35min |
15h 20min |
| Charging time: |
69h 0min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~262 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 (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 17:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 18:
Somaglia Ovest, Somaglia (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
Arda Ovest, Fiorenzuola D'arda (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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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 (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 23:
Le Palme Blu, Calenzano (41 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 24:
Ladesäule, Firenze (12 min, 10% → 15%)
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Stop 25:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 26:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 27:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 29:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4155-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1460km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 69h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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