In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 55 minutes, completing the 1694km route in 18h 31min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 18h 31min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1694km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
19h 26min |
18h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (19 min, 28% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (13 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saugon Est (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 55-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1694km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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