In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1784 minutes, completing the 901km route in 9h 14min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 9h 14min (1784 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~133 kWh
- Distance: 901km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
38h 58min |
9h 14min |
| Charging time: |
29h 15min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Stadthotel Berggeist, Penzberg (57 min, 47% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Wellnesshotel Schönruh, Seefeld (87 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Statz, Mühlbachl (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Restaurant Brunnerhof, Klausen (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Affi Lago di Garda Sud, Affi (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Sarni Po Ovest, Bagnolo San Vito (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (83 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Le Palme Blu, Calenzano (38 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 11:
Eni Viale Europa, Firenze (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Centro Commerciale La Palma, Caldare (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- 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 1784-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 901km 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 33min vs 29h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~133 kWh vs ~141 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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