In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4127 minutes, completing the 1434km route in 14h 36min. The key advantage? 23 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 14h 36min (4127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1434km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
83h 23min |
14h 36min |
| Charging time: |
67h 49min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
4 |
| 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 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 (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4127-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1434km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 67h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~254 kWh vs ~264 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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