In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 19 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 36h 33min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 36h 33min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~571 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
36h 52min |
36h 33min |
| Charging time: |
4h 6min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 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 Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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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 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 19-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 37min vs 4h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~571 kWh vs ~588 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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