In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1624 minutes, completing the 834km route in 8h 8min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 8min (1624 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~148 kWh
- Distance: 834km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
35h 12min |
8h 8min |
| Charging time: |
26h 55min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Ussy-sur-Marne (100 min, 37% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Vrigny (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 8:
Hügelsheimer Straße (81 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fasanenweg (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Sortimo Innovationspark (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 13:
eni Tankstelle Verdistraße (23 min, 10% → 21%)
- 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 1624-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 834km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 26h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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