In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 129 minutes, completing the 3133km route in 36h 11min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 18, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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 14 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 36h 11min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~585 kWh
- Distance: 3133km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
38h 20min |
36h 11min |
| Charging time: |
5h 28min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (20 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (51 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 20% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 129-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3133km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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