In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 2499 minutes, completing the 902km route in 9h 14min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 9h 14min (2499 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~133 kWh
- Distance: 902km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
50h 53min |
9h 14min |
| Charging time: |
41h 5min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohaus Hornung, Penzberg (64 min, 42% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Bahnhofplatz Nordseite/Dammkarstraße, Mittenwald (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Mautstation Brixen-Pustertal, Vahrn (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Ponte Roma, Bolzano (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Atm Adige Ovest, Brentino Belluno VR (59 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
Affi Lago di Garda Sud, Affi (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
Sarni Po Ovest, Bagnolo San Vito (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 11:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (64 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
Via del Lago, Barberino di Mugello (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 13:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 17% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 2499-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 902km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 33min vs 41h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~133 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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