In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 39 minutes, completing the 2304km route in 23h 37min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 37min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 16min |
23h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Vellern Süd (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~386 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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