Which is faster from Bucharest to Warsaw: smart forfour EQ 2017 or Tesla Model 3 Performance?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is faster, arriving 2569 minutes sooner with 4 charging stops compared to 20 for the smart forfour EQ 2017.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 Performance need from Bucharest to Warsaw?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs 4 charging stops to complete the 1252km route from Bucharest to Warsaw, with a total travel time of 18h 30m.

What is the total travel time from Bucharest to Warsaw in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Performance completes the 1252km route in 18h 30m, while the smart forfour EQ 2017 takes 61h 19m.

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smart forfour EQ 2017 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: Bucharest to Warsaw

Which EV is faster on the 1252km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Performance</strong> wins by 2569 minutes with 4 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2569 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 18h 30min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Warsaw → Bucharest

Winner

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Total time: 18h 30min (2569 min faster)
Charging stops: 4
Charging time: 1h 27min
Energy: ~221 kWh
Distance: 1252km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart forfour EQ 2017	Tesla Model 3 Performance
Travel time	61h 19min	18h 30min
Charging time:	42h 22min	1h 27min
Charging stops:	20	4
Energy used	~225 kWh	~213 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart forfour EQ 2017 Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: MOL Pitesti 3 (64 min, 17% → 47%)
Stop 2: Lidl Strada Depozitelor (134 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 3: Kaufland (189 min, 10% → 94%)
Stop 4: MOL (125 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 5: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (46 min, 10% → 32%)
Stop 6: TransIvinis Sebes (168 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 7: MOL Ștefan cel Mare (68 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 8: Parking Primarie (199 min, 10% → 96%)
Stop 9: Kaufland (123 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 10: PENNY (130 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 11: Kazinczy köz (44 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 12: MOL Tankstelle (153 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 13: Mestský úrad (113 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 14: Obecný Úrad (85 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 15: Lidl (145 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 16: Kaufland (175 min, 10% → 91%)
Stop 17: Biedronka Obrońców Pokoju (170 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 18: Biedronka (175 min, 10% → 91%)
Stop 19: Kaufland 25 Czerwca (76 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 20: Biedronka (160 min, 10% → 85%)
Arrival: Warsaw

Tesla Model 3 Performance Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 22% → 51%)
Stop 2: Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (54 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 3: Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 4: Biedronka Legionów (13 min, 28% → 68%)
Arrival: Warsaw

Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won

The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2569-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1252km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 42h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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