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

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is faster, arriving 2472 minutes sooner with 4 charging stops compared to 20 for the smart forfour EQ 2017.

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

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs 4 charging stops to complete the 1226km route from Copenhagen to Paris, with a total travel time of 13h 8m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Performance completes the 1226km route in 13h 8m, while the smart forfour EQ 2017 takes 54h 20m.

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smart forfour EQ 2017 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: Copenhagen to Paris

Which EV is faster on the 1226km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Performance</strong> wins by 2472 minutes with 4 charging stops.

In our Copenhagen to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2472 minutes, completing the 1226km route in 13h 8min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Total time: 13h 8min (2472 min faster)
Charging stops: 4
Charging time: 49min
Energy: ~217 kWh
Distance: 1226km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart forfour EQ 2017	Tesla Model 3 Performance
Travel time	54h 20min	13h 8min
Charging time:	40h 54min	49min
Charging stops:	20	4
Energy used	~221 kWh	~219 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart forfour EQ 2017 Route

Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
Stop 1: Clever Ladesäule, Lundby (147 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 2: Parkeringsplads Torvet, Rødby (130 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 3: Hopfenmarkt, Oldenburg in Holstein (149 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 4: Trave, Reinfeld (123 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 5: Bremer Straße, Hamburg (113 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 6: ROSI'S Autohof Zeven-Elsdorf, Elsdorf (68 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 7: Sam Urban Food, Oyten (145 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 8: McDonald's Autohof Cloppenburger Land, Emstek (157 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 9: Tecklenburger Land West, Tecklenburg (149 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 10: VR-Bank Haverland, Dülmen (102 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 11: Am Kämpchen, Bottrop (96 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 12: SWD Ladepark Fährstraße, Düsseldorf (12 min, 10% → 16%)
Stop 13: Jülicher Straße, Neuss (157 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 14: Lichtenbusch Nord, Raeren (145 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 15: Q8 NORD, Verlaine (100 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 16: Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (119 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 17: Lidl Chaussée du Roeulx, Mons (149 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 18: Lidl, Cambrai (157 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 19: Parking Roye, Roye (166 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 20: Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (70 min, 10% → 43%)
Arrival: Paris

Tesla Model 3 Performance Route

Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Ostetal Nord, Tiste (10 min, 15% → 53%)
Stop 2: Shell Tankstelle Teutopark, Lengerich (18 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 3: IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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 2472-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1226km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 40h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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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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