Which is faster from Paris to Bucharest: smart #3 Pro+ or Tesla Model 3 Performance?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is faster, arriving 69 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the smart #3 Pro+.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 Performance need from Paris to Bucharest?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2298km route from Paris to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 23h 55m.

What is the total travel time from Paris to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Performance completes the 2298km route in 23h 55m, while the smart #3 Pro+ takes 25h 4m.

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smart #3 Pro+ vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: Paris to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 2298km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Performance</strong> wins by 69 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 69 minutes, completing the 2298km route in 23h 55min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 21, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Paris

Winner

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Total time: 23h 55min (69 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 2h 6min
Energy: ~406 kWh
Distance: 2298km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart #3 Pro+	Tesla Model 3 Performance
Travel time	25h 4min	23h 55min
Charging time:	3h 9min	2h 6min
Charging stops:	13	10
Energy used	~414 kWh	~413 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart #3 Pro+ Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (12 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 2: McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 3: Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 4: Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 5: Total Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 7: Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 8: da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (14 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 9: IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 10: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 11: Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (28 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 12: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (19 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 13: Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Tesla Model 3 Performance Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 19% → 56%)
Stop 2: ATU (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 3: 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 4: Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 11% → 50%)
Stop 6: Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 13% → 53%)
Stop 7: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (14 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 8: OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 9: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (22 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 10: Lidl Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu (10 min, 10% → 21%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won

The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 69-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 2298km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~406 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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Yes! EV Duel lets you race up to 4 electric vehicles simultaneously on any route. Watch them compete in real-time and see which one arrives first with the fewest charging stops.

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