In our Paris to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1650 minutes, completing the 844km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 49min (1650 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 844km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
36h 19min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
27h 13min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~152 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Nemours, Nemours (87 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de la Réserve, Précy-sur-Vrin (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (115 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (36 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 7:
Aux Terrasses, Tournus (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (70 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ceignes Cerdon, Ceignes (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 10:
Bushaltestelle Maison Blanche, Etrembières (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 11:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (38 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 12:
Au Coeur Des Neiges Resort, Courmayeur (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Feuerwehrstation, Verrès (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 14:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (151 min, 10% → 81%)
- 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 1650-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 844km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 27h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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