In our Munich to Hamburg EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 1957 minutes, completing the 725km route in 7h 48min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 7h 48min (1957 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~128 kWh
- Distance: 725km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
40h 25min |
7h 48min |
| Charging time: |
32h 16min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~131 kWh |
~132 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fürholzen Ost, Neufahrn bei Freising (25 min, 70% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Köschinger Forst Ost, Hepberg (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Hagebaumarkt, Feucht (103 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Ladelaterne Äußere Brucker Straße, Erlangen (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Rathaus, Rattelsdorf (93 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
SÜC Kundenparkplatz, Coburg (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Alexander-Gerbig-Straße, Suhl (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Busbahnhof, Gotha (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Parkplatz Hauptstraße, Niederorschel (64 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Historisches Rathaus, Duderstadt (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
E.ON Harz Ost, Seesen (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Hannover-Wülferode Ost, Hannover (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Johannes / Classic Tankstelle, Bad Fallingbostel (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 14:
Seevetal Ost, Seevetal (80 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LGL Leichtmetallgießerei, Bad Langensalza (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Harz Ost, Seesen (10 min, 22% → 58%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 1957-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 725km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 32h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~128 kWh vs ~133 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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