In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 41 minutes, completing the 1425km route in 14h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+'s 350km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 14h 39min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1425km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
15h 20min |
14h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (11 min, 50% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 41-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1425km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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