In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 4157 minutes, completing the 1442km route in 14h 22min. The key advantage? 21 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 14h 22min (4157 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1442km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
83h 39min |
14h 22min |
| Charging time: |
68h 8min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Ussy-sur-Marne (75 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Tardenois Sud (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Quai Paul Wiltzer (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY B'Fun Park (59 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Parking Rue Principale (88 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
ALDI Süd (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Gabelsbergerstraße (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Fasanenweg (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Sortimo Innovationspark (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
EDEKA (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Lidl (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 17:
Porsche Zentrum Altötting (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 18:
Eurospar (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Viktoria-Weinzierl-Straße (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 20:
ÖAMTC (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 21:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 22:
House of Energy (88 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 23:
Landgasthof Muhr (32 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 24:
Autohaus Oppitzhauser (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 25:
Autópálya Mérnökség M1 (184 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 26:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 27:
Páty Süd (64 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (10 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 4157-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1442km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 68h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~265 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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