In our Milan to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1630 minutes, completing the 818km route in 8h 47min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 47min (1630 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 818km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
35h 57min |
8h 47min |
| Charging time: |
26h 14min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~147 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Riva (29 min, 59% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Oratorio San Nicola (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Fust (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium (87 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Parking de la Gare (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Super U (108 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Pont Val de Saône (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
AVIA Aire de Maison Dieu (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de la Couline (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (175 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 31% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 1630-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 818km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 26h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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