In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 69 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 18h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 18h 27min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
19h 36min |
18h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (10 min, 34% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (21 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (12 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 20% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (16 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 69-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1692km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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