In our Paris to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2275 minutes, completing the 816km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 49min (2275 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 816km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
46h 44min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
36h 55min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~147 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire d'Achères La Forêt, Achères-la-Forêt (153 min, 26% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de la Réserve, Précy-sur-Vrin (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (217 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Pont Chêne d'Argent, Pont (150 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Super U, Arbois (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
Eglise, Les Charbonnières (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de Lavaux, Bourg-en-Lavaux (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Autobahnraststätte Relais St. Bernard, Martigny (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
Coop Pronto Tankstelle, Susten (62 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 12:
Alte Kantonsstrasse, Visp (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
Parcheggio Via Nazionale, Vogogna (36 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 14:
Oratorio San Nicola, Ornavasso (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 15:
Via Riva, Gallarate (119 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2275-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 816km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 36h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~150 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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