In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 53 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+'s 350km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 17h 58min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~313 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
18h 51min |
17h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (19 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (17 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (15 min, 26% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Hansastraße (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 53-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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