In our Paris to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4735 minutes, completing the 1600km route in 15h 22min. The key advantage? 23 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 22min (4735 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~283 kWh
- Distance: 1600km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
94h 17min |
15h 22min |
| Charging time: |
76h 36min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~288 kWh |
~285 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (80 min, 46% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Centre Commercial (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
SAN Mazuin Achêne (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Route du Condroz (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl Trierer Straße (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Schillerstraße (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 10:
Audi Autohaus Gottfried Schultz (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 11:
Vellern Süd (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 12:
Autobahnkirche Exter (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Auetal Süd (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Reinhold-Schleese-Straße (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Mitarbeiterparkplatz Halle 33 (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
Marienborn Süd (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 17:
Schubert Motors (218 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 18:
Kurfürstenstraße (132 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 19:
B&B Hotel Genshagen Nord (170 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 20:
Lidl (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 21:
Orlen A2 MOP Sosna (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 22:
Citronex Hotel Picaro Stok (51 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 23:
Orlen (231 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 24:
Orlen A2 MOP Zalesie (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 25:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (236 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 26:
Orlen MOP Osiecza III (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 27:
Hotel Mazurek (170 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 28:
Biedronka Grunwaldzka (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 29:
MOP Mogiły (173 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (13 min, 16% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4735-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1600km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 76h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~283 kWh vs ~294 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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