Which is faster from Budapest to Rome: smart electric drive or Tesla Model 3?

The Tesla Model 3 is faster, arriving 3401 minutes sooner with 5 charging stops compared to 23 for the smart electric drive.

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

The Tesla Model 3 needs 5 charging stops to complete the 1201km route from Budapest to Rome, with a total travel time of 12h 9m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 completes the 1201km route in 12h 9m, while the smart electric drive takes 68h 50m.

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smart electric drive vs Tesla Model 3: Budapest to Rome

Which EV is faster on the 1201km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3</strong> wins by 3401 minutes with 5 charging stops.

In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 3401 minutes, completing the 1201km route in 12h 9min. The key advantage? 18 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Tesla Model 3

Total time: 12h 9min (3401 min faster)
Charging stops: 5
Charging time: 55min
Energy: ~178 kWh
Distance: 1201km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart electric drive	Tesla Model 3
Travel time	68h 50min	12h 9min
Charging time:	56h 8min	55min
Charging stops:	23	5
Energy used	~216 kWh	~219 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart electric drive Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: TEApont Fehérvár Észak (18 min, 31% → 38%)
Stop 2: MOL Lepsenyi északi (163 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 3: Balatonlellei pihenő Nord (166 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 4: Zalakomári pihenőhely Nord (181 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 5: MOL Pince-Sever (199 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 6: MOL (140 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 7: Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (77 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 8: Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (199 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 9: Petrol Šmartinska cesta (106 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 10: Schule (166 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 11: Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (189 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 12: Fratta Nord (173 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 13: Be Charge Bazzera Nord (93 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 14: Enel IKEA (153 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 15: Adige Ovest (160 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 16: Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (194 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 17: Badia Nuova Ovest (127 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 18: Peretola Sud (49 min, 10% → 29%)
Stop 19: Ladesäule (197 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 20: Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (197 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 21: Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (160 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 22: Giove Ovest (85 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 23: Flaminia Ovest (176 min, 10% → 78%)
Arrival: Rome

Tesla Model 3 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 14% → 55%)
Stop 2: Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 25% → 39%)
Stop 3: IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 14% → 57%)
Stop 4: Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 5: Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 59%)
Arrival: Rome

Why the Tesla Model 3 Won

The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3401-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1201km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 56h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~178 kWh vs ~221 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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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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