In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 5308 minutes, completing the 2466km route in 26h 0min. The key advantage? 31 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 43 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 26h 0min (5308 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~365 kWh
- Distance: 2466km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
114h 28min |
26h 0min |
| Charging time: |
86h 6min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
43 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TEApont Fehérvár Észak (104 min, 40% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Balatonlellei pihenő Nord (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Zalakomári pihenőhely Nord (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
BP (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl Ormoška (17 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Pan (59 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (55 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol Šmartinska cesta (72 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
EuroSpin (104 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Šempas north (Ljubljana - Nova Gorica) (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
Fratta Nord (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 13:
Eni Via Vetrego (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 14:
Scaligera Nord (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 15:
Autoparco Brescia Est (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Plenitude On The Road Via Carlo Cattaneo (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 17:
Novate Nord (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 18:
Cimitero di Vicolungo (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 19:
Giardino Claudio Napoleoni (10 min, 10% → 15%)
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Stop 20:
Lidl (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 21:
Iper Le Baite Centro Commerciale (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 22:
Maison du Tourisme (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 23:
Parking Desmichels (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 24:
Chamorin (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 25:
Avenue Frédéric Mistral (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 26:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 27:
Aire de Nabrigas (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 28:
Aire de Gigean Nord (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 29:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 30:
Aire de Gasparets (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 31:
Lidl (23 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 32:
Reveo Ladesäule (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 33:
Ladestation (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 34:
Hotel-Restaurante Mas de la Sala (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 35:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (93 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 36:
Optimotor 4x4 (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 37:
Área 62 EL PUEYO (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 38:
Walqa Parque Tecnológico (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 39:
Calle Ibón de Marboré (76 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 40:
Restaurante El Navarro (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 41:
AVIA (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 42:
Relais & Chateaux Molino de Alcuneza (213 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 43:
Parque de la Concordia (128 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 25% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Castellaro Nord (11 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 5308-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 2466km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 43 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 86h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~365 kWh vs ~387 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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