In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2979 minutes, completing the 1464km route in 15h 20min. The key advantage? 18 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 20min (2979 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1464km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
64h 59min |
15h 20min |
| Charging time: |
49h 33min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~262 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 (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 14:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Somaglia Ovest, Somaglia (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 16:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 18:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Le Palme Blu, Calenzano (38 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 20:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 21:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 22:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 23:
Centro Commerciale La Palma, Caldare (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- 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 2979-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1464km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 49h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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