In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2979 minutes, completing the 1044km route in 10h 19min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 19min (2979 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1044km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
59h 58min |
10h 19min |
| Charging time: |
48h 18min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (80 min, 46% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Centre Commercial (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
SAN Mazuin Achêne (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Route du Condroz (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl Trierer Straße (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Schillerstraße (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 10:
Audi Autohaus Gottfried Schultz (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 11:
Vellern Süd (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 12:
Autobahnkirche Exter (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Auetal Süd (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Reinhold-Schleese-Straße (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Mitarbeiterparkplatz Halle 33 (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
Marienborn Süd (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 17:
Schubert Motors (218 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 18:
Kurfürstenstraße (199 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2979-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1044km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 48h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~192 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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