In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 26 minutes, completing the 861km route in 8h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 8h 34min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 861km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
9h 0min |
8h 34min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger Rytířsko (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 18% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 26-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 861km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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