In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 52 minutes, completing the 1763km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 32min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
20h 24min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (11 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 33% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud, Les Petites-Loges (13 min, 25% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 52-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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