Which is faster from Budapest to Paris: smart forfour EQ 2017 or Tesla Model 3?

The Tesla Model 3 is faster, arriving 3045 minutes sooner with 6 charging stops compared to 23 for the smart forfour EQ 2017.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 need from Budapest to Paris?

The Tesla Model 3 needs 6 charging stops to complete the 1495km route from Budapest to Paris, with a total travel time of 14h 21m.

What is the total travel time from Budapest to Paris in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 completes the 1495km route in 14h 21m, while the smart forfour EQ 2017 takes 65h 6m.

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smart forfour EQ 2017 vs Tesla Model 3: Budapest to Paris

Which EV is faster on the 1495km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3</strong> wins by 3045 minutes with 6 charging stops.

In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3045 minutes, completing the 1495km route in 14h 21min. The key advantage? 17 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Paris → Budapest

Winner

Tesla Model 3

Total time: 14h 21min (3045 min faster)
Charging stops: 6
Charging time: 1h 2min
Energy: ~221 kWh
Distance: 1495km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart forfour EQ 2017	Tesla Model 3
Travel time	65h 6min	14h 21min
Charging time:	50h 41min	1h 2min
Charging stops:	23	6
Energy used	~269 kWh	~267 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart forfour EQ 2017 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: M1 Igmandi Piheno - Györ (66 min, 15% → 46%)
Stop 2: Arrabona pihenõ északi (164 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 3: Reifen Ritz (117 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 4: City - Sechshauser Straße (74 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 5: Raiffeisenbank Wienerwald (166 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 6: Spar/Turmöl (164 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 7: Viktoria-Weinzierl-Straße (132 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 8: Unimarkt (149 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 9: Deggendorfer Straße (162 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 10: Robert-Bosch-Straße (155 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 11: Allego 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (168 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 12: Kempe's Autohof (162 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 13: Hohenlohe Nord (132 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 14: Kaufland Neulandstraße (55 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 15: Am Hockenheimring Ost (128 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 16: Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (121 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 17: Waldmohr (115 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 18: McDonald's (140 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 19: Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (96 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 20: IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (119 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 21: Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (164 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 22: IONITY Aire de Gueux (160 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 23: Aire de Changis-sur-Marne (132 min, 10% → 72%)
Arrival: Paris

Tesla Model 3 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 24% → 60%)
Stop 2: IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 12% → 55%)
Stop 3: Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 4: Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 5: Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (10 min, 11% → 56%)
Stop 6: Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 60%)
Arrival: Paris

Why the Tesla Model 3 Won

The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3045-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1495km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 50h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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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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