In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 4125 minutes, completing the 1434km route in 14h 38min. The key advantage? 22 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 14h 38min (4125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1434km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
83h 23min |
14h 38min |
| Charging time: |
67h 49min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~258 kWh |
~256 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:
BP Aire de la Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Beaune-Tailly, Merceuil (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Aux Terrasses, Tournus (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (98 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ceignes Cerdon, Ceignes (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte (Autoport), Cluses (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Au Coeur Des Neiges Resort, Courmayeur (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Be Charge Les Halles d'Aoste, Pollein (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
Biblioteca Comunale, Pont-Saint-Martin (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 16:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (46 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 17:
Action, Opera (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 18:
2M Arredamenti, Pontenure (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Audi Autocentro Baistrocchi, Parma (197 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 20:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 21:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (64 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 22:
Via del Lago, Barberino di Mugello (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 23:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 24:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 25:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 26:
Giove Ovest, Giove (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 27:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (23 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 4125-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1434km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 67h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~212 kWh vs ~264 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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