In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4880 minutes, completing the 1650km route in 16h 34min. The key advantage? 23 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 16h 34min (4880 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1650km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
97h 54min |
16h 34min |
| Charging time: |
78h 45min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (67 min, 29% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza, Milagros (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Parador de Lerma, Lerma (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Repsol Tankstelle, Cardeñajimeno (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Echaurren Relais & Chateaux, Ezcaray (227 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 7:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda, Vitoria-Gasteiz (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Avia, Olaberria (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel ETH, Irun (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Hastingues Sud, Hastingues (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud, Lacq (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 12:
Renault Händler, Tarbes (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Bayonne, Clarac (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Garonne, Capens (23 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 15:
Rue Etienne Fonfrède, Saint-Sulpice-sur-Lèze (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Port-Lauragais Sud, Avignonet-Lauragais (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Corbières Sud, Capendu (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 20:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 21:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud, Estézargues (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 22:
Les Ratiers, Vinsobres (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 23:
Parking, L'Épine (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 24:
Lidl, Gap (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 25:
Maison du Tourisme, Saint-Clément-sur-Durance (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 26:
Iper Le Baite Centro Commerciale, Oulx (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 27:
Auchan Rivoli, Perosa (132 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 28:
San Rocco Sud, Rondissone (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 29:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (212 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (20 min, 13% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4880-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1650km 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 15min vs 78h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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