In our London to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4169 minutes, completing the 1456km route in 15h 30min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 30min (4169 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1456km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
84h 59min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
68h 47min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Maidstone services (90 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
ENGIE Eurotunnel (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 3:
Intermarché (10 min, 10% → 13%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Cora (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
De Wereld is Klein (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Carpool Kemzeke-West (80 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
The New Motion Ladesäule (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Tessenderlo West (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 11:
Marktplatz (72 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Dorfplatz Wesseling-Berzdorf (54 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Sankt Josef Hospital (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Sessenhausen West (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus Krah + Enders (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
P2 Terminal 1 Flughafen (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Gerber (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Esso Tankstelle (98 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Weißenburgstraße (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 20:
Serways Hotel Steigerwald Süd (77 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 21:
Aurach Süd (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 22:
Allego 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 23:
Pendlerparkplatz (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 24:
Agip Tankstelle (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 25:
Klostergarten (77 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 26:
Marktplatz (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl Frankstraße (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 28:
ÖAMTC (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 29:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (204 min, 10% → 89%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 28% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
E-Maxx Ladepark (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Seidl Confiserie (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4169-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1456km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 68h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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