In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2259 minutes, completing the 827km route in 8h 11min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 11min (2259 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 827km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
45h 50min |
8h 11min |
| Charging time: |
37h 23min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Esso Tankstelle, Friedberg (62 min, 32% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Burgauer See Nord, Jettingen-Scheppach (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Autohof Seligweiler, Ulm (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Denkendorf Nord, Denkendorf (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Parkhaus Sparkasse, Pforzheim (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
Gare De Roeschwoog, Roeschwoog (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saverne Eckartswiller, Eckartswiller (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum, Semécourt (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord, Haudiomont (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord, Billy-le-Grand (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Tardenois Nord, Fresnes-en-Tardenois (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne, Ussy-sur-Marne (181 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8, Rutesheim (10 min, 48% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (10 min, 17% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2259-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 827km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 37h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~152 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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