In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 100 minutes, completing the 2538km route in 26h 48min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 48min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~447 kWh
- Distance: 2538km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 28min |
26h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~456 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 (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
OBI Markt (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Königsforst Ost (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 100-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 2538km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~447 kWh vs ~450 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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