In our Paris to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3426 minutes, completing the 1203km route in 11h 57min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 57min (3426 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1203km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
69h 3min |
11h 57min |
| Charging time: |
56h 7min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Ussy-sur-Marne, Ussy-sur-Marne (75 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Tardenois Sud, Fresnes-en-Tardenois (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud, Les Petites-Loges (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval, Valmy (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud, Haudiomont (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Quai Paul Wiltzer, Metz (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY B'Fun Park, Farébersviller (59 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl, Sarreguemines (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Parking Rue Principale, Obersteinbach (88 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
ALDI Süd, Schweighofen (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Gabelsbergerstraße, Pforzheim (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Fasanenweg, Leinfelden-Echterdingen (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King, Merklingen (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Sortimo Innovationspark, Zusmarshausen (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
EDEKA, Odelzhausen (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Lidl, Anzing (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 17:
Porsche Zentrum Altötting, Winhöring (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 18:
Eurospar, Ried im Innkreis (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Viktoria-Weinzierl-Straße, Marchtrenk (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 20:
ÖAMTC, Amstetten (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 21:
Raststation Sankt Pölten, Gerersdorf (204 min, 10% → 89%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
ATU, Sinsheim (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden, Herrieden (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd, Hunderdorf (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle, St. Valentin (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3426-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1203km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 56h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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