In our Rome to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 5174 minutes, completing the 1776km route in 19h 22min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 33 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 22min (5174 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1776km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
105h 36min |
19h 22min |
| Charging time: |
84h 56min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
33 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~316 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 (31 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 21:
Lidl Rue d'Alsace (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 22:
Lidl (127 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 24:
Parking Exelmans (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 25:
Hôtel l'Angleterre (149 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 26:
Action (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 28:
Restaurant Del Arte (226 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 29:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 30:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (189 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 31:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 32:
STOP 24 (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 33:
Holiday Inn Maidstone (134 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
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 Eggberg A2 (16 min, 19% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 5174-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1776km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 33 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 84h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~327 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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