In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2136 minutes, completing the 1037km route in 10h 19min. The key advantage? 14 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 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 19min (2136 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 1037km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
45h 55min |
10h 19min |
| Charging time: |
34h 18min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~187 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (36 min, 52% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (74 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan (85 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Centre Commercial (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
SAN Mazuin Achêne (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Route du Condroz (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Lichtenbusch Süd (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Jülicher Straße (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 10:
Premio Reifenservice (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Vellern Süd (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 12:
Autobahnkirche Exter (81 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Auetal Süd (138 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Lehrter See Süd (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 15:
Marienborn Süd (93 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Autohof Ottostadt Magdeburg (185 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 17:
Kurfürstenstraße (142 min, 10% → 77%)
- 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 2136-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1037km 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 38min vs 34h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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