Which is faster from Rome to Berlin: smart forfour EQ 2017 or Tesla Model 3 SR Plus?

The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus is faster, arriving 3075 minutes sooner with 6 charging stops compared to 24 for the smart forfour EQ 2017.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus need from Rome to Berlin?

The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs 6 charging stops to complete the 1498km route from Rome to Berlin, with a total travel time of 15h 9m.

What is the total travel time from Rome to Berlin in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus completes the 1498km route in 15h 9m, while the smart forfour EQ 2017 takes 66h 24m.

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smart forfour EQ 2017 vs Tesla Model 3 SR Plus: Rome to Berlin

Which EV is faster on the 1498km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 SR Plus</strong> wins by 3075 minutes with 6 charging stops.

In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3075 minutes, completing the 1498km route in 15h 9min. The key advantage? 18 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 6 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Berlin → Rome

Winner

Tesla Model 3 SR Plus

Total time: 15h 9min (3075 min faster)
Charging stops: 6
Charging time: 1h 13min
Energy: ~280 kWh
Distance: 1498km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart forfour EQ 2017	Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
Travel time	66h 24min	15h 9min
Charging time:	50h 46min	1h 13min
Charging stops:	24	6
Energy used	~270 kWh	~272 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart forfour EQ 2017 Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: Centro Commerciale La Palma (110 min, 23% → 75%)
Stop 2: Area di Servizio Fabro Est (142 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 3: Badia al Pino Est (70 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 4: Arno Est (151 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 5: Via del Lago (130 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 6: Cantagallo Est (91 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 7: Secchia Est (110 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 8: Enel Mantova Village (132 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 9: Affi Lago di Garda Sud (170 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 10: Paganella Est (166 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 11: Hotel Restaurant Brunnerhof (115 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 12: Raststätte Lanz Plessi Museum (121 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 13: Destination Charger Krumers Alpin Resort (160 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 14: Beuerberger Straße (76 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 15: Sachsenkamstraße (64 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 16: Fürholzen Ost (153 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 17: Pendlerparkplatz Am Limes (160 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 18: Landratsamt Nürnberger Land (136 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 19: Motor Nützel Nürnberger Straße (140 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 20: Hirschberg (125 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 21: Verwaltungsgemeinschaft (142 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 22: Globana Airport Hotel (134 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 23: Hotel Fichtenbreite (170 min, 10% → 90%)
Stop 24: Fitnessstudio Now Sport (78 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Berlin

Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: Cantagallo Est (10 min, 12% → 53%)
Stop 2: Povegliano Est (14 min, 25% → 68%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner (15 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 4: Supercharger hagebaumarkt (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 5: TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 12% → 62%)
Stop 6: IONITY Autohof Nempitz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Arrival: Berlin

Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won

The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 3075-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1498km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 50h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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