In our Bucharest to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 32 minutes, completing the 1062km route in 11h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+'s 350km 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 11h 33min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1062km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
12h 5min |
11h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (19 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 14% → 46%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (15 min, 26% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 16% → 55%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 32-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1062km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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