In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2288 minutes, completing the 833km route in 8h 8min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 8min (2288 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 833km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
46h 16min |
8h 8min |
| Charging time: |
37h 44min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~149 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 (132 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Ouest (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Brumath Ouest (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Hügelsheimer Straße (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
Wildergrundallee (103 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Sindelfinger Wald (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Sortimo Innovationspark (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Wiedenzhausen (101 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (18 min, 16% → 71%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2288-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 833km 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 28min vs 37h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~147 kWh vs ~153 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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