In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 7317 minutes, completing the 3324km route in 36h 1min. The key advantage? 42 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 21, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 54 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 36h 1min (7317 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3324km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
157h 58min |
36h 1min |
| Charging time: |
117h 57min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
54 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~598 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (64 min, 17% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Strada Depozitelor (134 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (189 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 4:
MOL (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Zarandului (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Penny Market (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Autoclub Timisoara (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Szabadkai (91 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Mautstation „Subotica” (218 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Partizanska (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 13:
Stop Shop (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Supernova Colosseum (194 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 16:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (121 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
Odmorište Križ Sjever (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 18:
Centar nova Galerija (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Starine north (Krško - Novo Mesto) (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 20:
Avtohisa Klemenčič (53 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 21:
MOL Tržaška (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 22:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 23:
Fratta Nord (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 24:
Eni Via Vetrego (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 25:
Scaligera Nord (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 26:
Autoparco Brescia Est (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 27:
Plenitude On The Road Via Carlo Cattaneo (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 28:
Novate Nord (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 29:
Cimitero di Vicolungo (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 30:
Giardino Claudio Napoleoni (10 min, 10% → 15%)
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Stop 31:
Lidl (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 32:
Iper Le Baite Centro Commerciale (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 33:
Maison du Tourisme (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 34:
Parking Desmichels (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 35:
Chamorin (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 36:
Avenue Frédéric Mistral (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 37:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 38:
Aire de Nabrigas (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 39:
Aire de Gigean Nord (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 40:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 41:
Aire de Gasparets (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 42:
Lidl (23 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 43:
Reveo Ladesäule (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 44:
Ladestation (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 45:
Hotel-Restaurante Mas de la Sala (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 46:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 47:
Renault Garage (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 48:
Área 62 EL PUEYO (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 49:
Walqa Parque Tecnológico (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 50:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (76 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 51:
Restaurante El Navarro (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 52:
AVIA (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 53:
Relais & Chateaux Molino de Alcuneza (213 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 54:
Parque de la Concordia (128 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 7317-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 3324km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 54 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 117h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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