In our Rome to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3671 minutes, completing the 1260km route in 12h 42min. The key advantage? 18 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 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 12h 42min (3671 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1260km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
73h 53min |
12h 42min |
| Charging time: |
59h 15min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~228 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (46 min, 12% → 30%)
-
Stop 2:
Va Tuderte (194 min, 10% → 85%)
-
Stop 3:
Conad Superstore (194 min, 10% → 85%)
-
Stop 4:
Enel Drive Säule (245 min, 10% → 98%)
-
Stop 5:
La Spieda (163 min, 10% → 73%)
-
Stop 6:
Enel Drive Säule (192 min, 10% → 84%)
-
Stop 7:
Castello di Mesola (176 min, 10% → 78%)
-
Stop 8:
Via Marzabotto (147 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 9:
Enel Schnelladesäule Designer Outlet (184 min, 10% → 81%)
-
Stop 10:
Gonars Sud (168 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 11:
Lidl (124 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 12:
PSC Molk (202 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 13:
Dul Jug (57 min, 10% → 32%)
-
Stop 14:
Starine south (Novo Mesto - Krško) (184 min, 10% → 81%)
-
Stop 15:
Centar nova Galerija (166 min, 10% → 74%)
-
Stop 16:
Odmorište Križ Jug (168 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 17:
Odmorište Novska Jug (75 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 18:
Odmorište Dragalić Jug (179 min, 10% → 79%)
-
Stop 19:
Kaufland (127 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 20:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (163 min, 10% → 73%)
-
Stop 21:
Toll Station (199 min, 10% → 87%)
-
Stop 22:
OMV Dobrinci (202 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
-
Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3671-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1260km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 59h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~232 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons