Which is faster from Paris to Budapest: smart forfour EQ 2017 or Tesla Model 3?

The Tesla Model 3 is faster, arriving 2985 minutes sooner with 6 charging stops compared to 22 for the smart forfour EQ 2017.

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

The Tesla Model 3 needs 6 charging stops to complete the 1457km route from Paris to Budapest, with a total travel time of 14h 22m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 completes the 1457km route in 14h 22m, while the smart forfour EQ 2017 takes 64h 7m.

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smart forfour EQ 2017 vs Tesla Model 3: Paris to Budapest

Which EV is faster on the 1457km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3</strong> wins by 2985 minutes with 6 charging stops.

In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2985 minutes, completing the 1457km route in 14h 22min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Tesla Model 3

Total time: 14h 22min (2985 min faster)
Charging stops: 6
Charging time: 1h 0min
Energy: ~216 kWh
Distance: 1457km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart forfour EQ 2017	Tesla Model 3
Travel time	64h 7min	14h 22min
Charging time:	49h 11min	1h 0min
Charging stops:	22	6
Energy used	~262 kWh	~267 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart forfour EQ 2017 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Aire de Ussy-sur-Marne (100 min, 37% → 84%)
Stop 2: IONITY Aire de Vrigny (166 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 3: Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (119 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 4: IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (121 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 5: Quai Paul Wiltzer (138 min, 10% → 75%)
Stop 6: Goldene Bremm Süd (130 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 7: Kaufland Fehrbach (106 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 8: Ortsvorsteherbüro Dammheim (166 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 9: Bonfelder Straße (170 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 10: ALDI Süd (155 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 11: Kammersteiner Land Süd (98 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 12: Allego 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (162 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 13: Netto (93 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 14: Agip Tankstelle (149 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 15: Domplatz (170 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 16: Oberösterreichische Versicherung (162 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 17: Autobahnraststätte Ybbs-Bergland (147 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 18: Raststation Steinhäusl (162 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 19: Autohaus Oppitzhauser (87 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 20: Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (170 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 21: M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (134 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 22: Páty Süd (46 min, 10% → 32%)
Arrival: Budapest

Tesla Model 3 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 15% → 58%)
Stop 2: ATU (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 3: Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 13% → 55%)
Stop 4: EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 11% → 55%)
Stop 5: Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 6: Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (10 min, 11% → 56%)
Arrival: Budapest

Why the Tesla Model 3 Won

The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 2985-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1457km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 49h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~229 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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