In our Rome to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 62 minutes, completing the 1760km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 19h 32min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1760km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
20h 34min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (16 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 62-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1760km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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