In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 6211 minutes, completing the 2100km route in 20h 26min. The key advantage? 30 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 39 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 20h 26min (6211 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2100km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
123h 57min |
20h 26min |
| Charging time: |
101h 27min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
39 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~378 kWh |
~347 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 (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 21:
Avenue Jean Monnet, Arles (236 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 22:
Hotel Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 23:
Aire des Terrasses de Provence Centre, Brignoles (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 25:
Lidl, Antibes (83 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 26:
Route de Turin, Nice (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 27:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (133 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 29:
Coop / Le Lampare, Arenzano (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 30:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Brugnato Ovest, Brugnato (59 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 32:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (103 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 33:
IONITY Versilia Ovest, Pietrasanta (132 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 34:
Conad, Altopascio (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 35:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 36:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 37:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 38:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 39:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (15 min, 25% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 25% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (12 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 6211-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 2100km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 39 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 101h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~386 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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