In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 5053 minutes, completing the 1754km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 25 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 32 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 32min (5053 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1754km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
103h 45min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
83h 51min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
32 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~317 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 (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Urvillers, Urvillers (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (72 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Parking Buirette, Reims (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Hôtel l'Angleterre, Châlons-en-Champagne (213 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Rue de Couchot, Bar-le-Duc (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rue de Ciplet, Void-Vacon (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe (231 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 13:
Super U et Drive, Anould (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Parking Place Rapp, Colmar (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 15:
Rialto Hallenbad, Basel (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 17:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 21:
Via Caprera, Milano (75 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 22:
San Zenone Ovest, San Zenone al Lambro (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 23:
Arda Ovest, Fiorenzuola D'arda (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 24:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 25:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 26:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 27:
Eni Via Sestese, Firenze (33 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 28:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 29:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 30:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 31:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 32:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- 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 5053-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1754km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 32 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 83h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~310 kWh vs ~323 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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