In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 21 minutes, completing the 2469km route in 26h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 26h 19min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~451 kWh
- Distance: 2469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
26h 40min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (12 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fratta Nord (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Béziers Montblanc Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 26% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 21-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 2469km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~451 kWh vs ~464 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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