In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4100 minutes, completing the 1425km route in 15h 15min. The key advantage? 22 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 15min (4100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1425km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
83h 35min |
15h 15min |
| Charging time: |
67h 12min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (186 min, 12% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Fabro Est (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Badia al Pino Est (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Est (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 5:
Via del Lago (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Cantagallo Est (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Est (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Est (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Arda Est (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Somaglia Est (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Ex Macello (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Iperal (28 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 13:
Esselunga (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 14:
Bellinzona Sud (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 15:
Autobahnraststätte Stalvedro (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Gotthardraststätte A2 Nord (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 17:
Rastplatz Knutwil Nord (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 18:
Rialto Hallenbad (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 19:
Parking Montagne Verte (124 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 20:
Super U et Drive (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 21:
E. Leclerc (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 22:
P+R Foire Expo (96 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 23:
Lidl (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 24:
Lidl (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 25:
Lidl (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 26:
Wanlin Ost (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 27:
Decathlon (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 28:
Thon Residence Parnasse (10 min, 10% → 14%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (11 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4100-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1425km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 67h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~262 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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