In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 209 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 13h 24min (209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
13h 24min |
16h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (13 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (20 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (16 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (74 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (24 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (76 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (21 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 209-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~304 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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