In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 59 minutes, completing the 1196km route in 18h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 24, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 18h 22min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1196km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
19h 21min |
18h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 11% → 24%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (53 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (20 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Amic Unii Lubelskiej (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (17 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Amic Unii Lubelskiej (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 59-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1196km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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