In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 10 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 19h 43min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 19h 43min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
19h 53min |
19h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| 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 Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud, Les Petites-Loges (17 min, 19% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 10-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~321 kWh vs ~331 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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