In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart electric drive by 2974 minutes, completing the 1044km route in 10h 24min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 4 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 10h 24min (2974 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~195 kWh
- Distance: 1044km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
59h 58min |
10h 24min |
| Charging time: |
48h 18min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~190 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 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 2974-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1044km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 48h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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