In our London to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 5960 minutes, completing the 2043km route in 21h 19min. The key advantage? 29 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 38 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 21h 19min (5960 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2043km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
120h 39min |
21h 19min |
| Charging time: |
97h 54min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
38 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~368 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Maidstone services (90 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
ENGIE Eurotunnel (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 3:
Intermarché (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint Eloi (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Q8 Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl Chaussée de Bruxelles (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 10:
Parking Rocade (15 min, 10% → 16%)
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Stop 11:
Parking Rue Nicolas Wester (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 12:
Bauhaus (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Nardini Klinikum St. Elisabeth (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 14:
EDEKA Paul (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 15:
ahg BMW (12 min, 10% → 15%)
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Stop 16:
Gabelsbergerstraße (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 17:
Fasanenweg (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 18:
Burger King (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 19:
Sortimo Innovationspark (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 20:
EDEKA (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 21:
Lidl Kapuzinerstraße (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 22:
Mer Samerberg Süd (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 23:
Touristeninformation (62 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 24:
Lidl (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 25:
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Eisentratten (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 27:
Hotel eduCARE + Restaurant Treffner (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 28:
Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 29:
Dalmatinova Hotel (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 30:
Starine south (Novo Mesto - Krško) (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 31:
Centar nova Galerija (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 32:
Odmorište Križ Jug (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 33:
Odmorište Novska Jug (75 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 34:
Odmorište Dragalić Jug (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 35:
Kaufland (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 36:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 37:
Toll Station (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 38:
OMV Dobrinci (202 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 28% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
E-Maxx Ladepark (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 23% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Odmorište Novska Jug (21 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 5960-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 2043km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 38 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 97h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~376 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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