In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 21 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 32min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
19h 53min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (14 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- 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 21-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~331 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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