In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3553 minutes, completing the 1702km route in 18h 23min. The key advantage? 21 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 23min (3553 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1702km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
77h 36min |
18h 23min |
| Charging time: |
58h 4min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
El Cancho Del Aguila (25 min, 37% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (102 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Parador de Lerma (91 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Hospital Universitario de Burgos (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Tudanca Miranda (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Eroski (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
Hotel ETH (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
La Table d'Escource (121 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Rue de la Carreyre (42 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 12:
Chemin de la House (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Auchan (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 15:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Poitiers Chincé (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (49 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 18:
Auchan (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 19:
Warsemann Automobiles (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Lidl (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 21:
Berteaux BMW & Mini (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Restaurant Le Comptoir du Malt (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 25:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Est (108 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 26:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 27:
STOP 24 (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 28:
Holiday Inn Maidstone (96 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (11 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 13% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3553-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1702km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 58h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~267 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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