Which is faster from Rome to Budapest: smart electric drive or Tesla Model 3 Performance?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is faster, arriving 3310 minutes sooner with 4 charging stops compared to 20 for the smart electric drive.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 Performance need from Rome to Budapest?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs 4 charging stops to complete the 1145km route from Rome to Budapest, with a total travel time of 12h 5m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Performance completes the 1145km route in 12h 5m, while the smart electric drive takes 67h 15m.

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smart electric drive vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: Rome to Budapest

Which EV is faster on the 1145km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Performance</strong> wins by 3310 minutes with 4 charging stops.

In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3310 minutes, completing the 1145km route in 12h 5min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Total time: 12h 5min (3310 min faster)
Charging stops: 4
Charging time: 46min
Energy: ~203 kWh
Distance: 1145km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart electric drive	Tesla Model 3 Performance
Travel time	67h 15min	12h 5min
Charging time:	53h 33min	46min
Charging stops:	20	4
Energy used	~206 kWh	~215 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 (98 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 12: EuroSpin (166 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 13: Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (142 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 14: Lopata South (Ljubljana - Maribor) (176 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 15: Lidl Ormoška (166 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 16: BP (179 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 17: Zalakomári pihenőhely Süd (166 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 18: Balatonlellei pihenő Süd (163 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 19: MOL Lepsenyi déli (114 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 20: Velence Süd (134 min, 10% → 62%)
Arrival: Budapest

Tesla Model 3 Performance Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
Stop 2: IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 3: Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 4: IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Budapest

Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won

The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3310-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1145km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 53h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~203 kWh vs ~211 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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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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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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