In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3107 minutes, completing the 1110km route in 11h 49min. The key advantage? 17 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 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 49min (3107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 1110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
63h 36min |
11h 49min |
| Charging time: |
51h 38min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~200 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Maidstone services, Hollingbourne (90 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
ENGIE Eurotunnel, Folkestone (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 3:
Intermarché, Calais (10 min, 10% → 13%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Calais (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Cora, Coudekerque-Branche (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
De Wereld is Klein, Varsenare (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Carpool Kemzeke-West, Stekene (80 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Antwerpen (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Esso 't Goor, Bladel (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Greenpoint, Asten (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Hotel Van der Valk, Venlo (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße, Duisburg (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Eurostar Hotel, Castrop-Rauxel (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 14:
Vellern Süd, Beckum (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Autobahnkirche Exter, Vlotho (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Auetal Süd, Auetal (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Reinhold-Schleese-Straße, Hannover (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 18:
Mitarbeiterparkplatz Halle 33, Braunschweig (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 19:
Marienborn Süd, Harbke (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 20:
Schubert Motors, Burg (218 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 21:
Kurfürstenstraße, Kloster Lehnin (199 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kalken direction Antwerpen, Laarne (12 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3107-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 51h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~196 kWh vs ~204 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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