In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 91 minutes, completing the 2474km route in 26h 4min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 4min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2474km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 35min |
26h 4min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~444 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (17 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 91-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2474km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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