In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1604 minutes, completing the 829km route in 8h 11min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 11min (1604 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 829km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
34h 55min |
8h 11min |
| Charging time: |
26h 38min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Esso Tankstelle, Friedberg (93 min, 40% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Autohof Seligweiler, Ulm (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Denkendorf Nord, Denkendorf (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad, Karlsruhe (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Hôtel Restaurant Au Boeuf Rouge, Niederschaeffolsheim (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (68 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat, Saint-Privat-la-Montagne (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord, Haudiomont (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Gueux, Gueux (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne, Ussy-sur-Marne (132 min, 10% → 72%)
- 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 1604-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 829km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 26h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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