In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3620 minutes, completing the 1765km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 23 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 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 32min (3620 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1765km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
79h 52min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
60h 20min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~318 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Maidstone services, Hollingbourne (42 min, 34% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
ENGIE Eurotunnel, Folkestone (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Intermarché, Calais (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Urvillers, Urvillers (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (51 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Parking d‘Erlon, Reims (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl, Vitry-le-François (76 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Rue de Saint-Dizier, Ancerville (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Rue de Ciplet, Void-Vacon (138 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl, Dombasle-sur-Meurthe (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 13:
Super U et Drive, Anould (87 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Parking Place Rapp, Colmar (138 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 15:
Rialto Hallenbad, Basel (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz Inseli, Eich (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 18:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (78 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Parco Don Luigi Giussani, Milano (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 22:
Somaglia Ovest, Somaglia (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 23:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 24:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 25:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 26:
Le Palme Blu, Calenzano (38 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 27:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 28:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 29:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 30:
Centro Commerciale La Palma, Caldare (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- 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 3620-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1765km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 60h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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