In our Copenhagen to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3418 minutes, completing the 1202km route in 13h 8min. The key advantage? 18 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 8min (3418 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1202km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
70h 6min |
13h 8min |
| Charging time: |
56h 12min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Servicevej, Køge (80 min, 56% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Infoteria Farø, Bogø By (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Parkeringsplads Torvet, Rødby (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Hopfenmarkt, Oldenburg in Holstein (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
Trave, Reinfeld (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Bremer Straße, Hamburg (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
ROSI'S Autohof Zeven-Elsdorf, Elsdorf (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Sam Urban Food, Oyten (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Netto Ahlhorn, Großenkneten (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 10:
Edeka, Bawinkel (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Denekamp (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Allego Verzorgingsplaats Struik, Holten (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Postillion, Arnhem (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned De Geffense Barriere, Heesch (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Woonlandschap de Leyhoeve, Tilburg (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz Minderhout, Hoogstraten (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Brico Noorderlaan, Antwerpen (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 18:
Allego Nazareth Noord, Nazareth (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 19:
Intermarché Super, Mons-en-Barœul (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 20:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger, Saint-Léger (236 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Vémars Ouest, Vémars (90 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ostetal Nord, Tiste (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark, Lengerich (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3418-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1202km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 56h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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