In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 34 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 14h 28min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+'s 350km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 14h 28min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
15h 2min |
14h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 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% → 44%)
-
Stop 8:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (12 min, 12% → 60%)
-
Stop 2:
ATU (12 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Gewerbegebiet an der A3 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 4:
Supercharger AVIA (10 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 5:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 34-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1483km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons