In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance 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 September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 9h 14min (2499 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 902km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| 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 Performance Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (13 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance 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 (~160 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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