In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 542 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 36h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 36h 52min (542 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 6min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
36h 52min |
45h 54min |
| Charging time: |
4h 6min |
10h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~569 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (11 min, 29% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (37 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (11 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (19 min, 35% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (81 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (58 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (44 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (29 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ibis (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (14 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (51 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Hostal Torremar (52 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 542-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 6min vs 10h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~758 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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