In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 4400 minutes, completing the 2005km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? 23 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 22, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 4min (4400 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2005km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
95h 24min |
22h 4min |
| Charging time: |
69h 55min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~361 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (55 min, 17% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Anglo-Rom (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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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 (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 24:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 25:
Centro Turistico (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 26:
Enel Drive Säule (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 27:
La Spieda (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 28:
Enel Drive Säule (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 29:
L'Anfora (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 30:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Rome
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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (16 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4400-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 2005km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 69h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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