In our Milan to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2364 minutes, completing the 854km route in 9h 32min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 9h 32min (2364 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 854km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
48h 56min |
9h 32min |
| Charging time: |
38h 40min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~157 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lario Est (72 min, 57% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Bellinzona Sud (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Autobahnraststätte Stalvedro (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Nord (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Knutwil Nord (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
Rialto Hallenbad (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Parking Montagne Verte (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Super U et Drive (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
E. Leclerc (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 10:
P+R Foire Expo (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Lidl (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Wanlin Ost (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Decathlon (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
Thon Residence Parnasse (10 min, 10% → 14%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2364-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 854km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 38h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~151 kWh vs ~157 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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