In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #1 Pro by 81 minutes, completing the 3133km route in 36h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 21, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 36h 7min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~585 kWh
- Distance: 3133km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
37h 28min |
36h 7min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~567 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (17 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Barje Jug (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 37% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 11:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (19 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 81-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3133km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~585 kWh vs ~614 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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