In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3282 minutes, completing the 1532km route in 16h 34min. The key advantage? 19 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 16h 34min (3282 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1532km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
71h 16min |
16h 34min |
| Charging time: |
52h 37min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~276 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parque de la Concordia, Guadalajara (111 min, 40% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Relais & Chateaux Molino de Alcuneza, Alcuneza (69 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA, Cetina (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
280 Hotel, Calatorao (85 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Calle de Sergio López Saz, Saragossa (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Walqa Parque Tecnológico, Huesca (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Área 62 EL PUEYO, Barbastro (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Cotiella, Campo (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 10:
Hotel Spa Acevi Val d'Aran, Viella (122 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Mairie, Antichan-de-Frontignes (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 12:
Rue Etienne Fonfrède, Saint-Sulpice-sur-Lèze (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Port-Lauragais Sud, Avignonet-Lauragais (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Corbières Sud, Capendu (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud, Estézargues (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Les Ratiers, Vinsobres (130 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 20:
Parking, L'Épine (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 21:
Lidl, Gap (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 22:
Maison du Tourisme, Saint-Clément-sur-Durance (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 23:
Iper Le Baite Centro Commerciale, Oulx (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 24:
Piazzale del Tricolore, Collegno (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 25:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (151 min, 10% → 81%)
- 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 3282-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1532km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 52h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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