In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2515 minutes, completing the 903km route in 9h 12min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 9h 12min (2515 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 903km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
51h 7min |
9h 12min |
| Charging time: |
41h 18min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~163 kWh |
~161 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 (153 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Enel Mantova Village (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Affi Lago di Garda Sud (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 10:
Dolomiti Energia Via Fersina (176 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
NOI Techpark Alto Adige (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Mautstation Brixen-Pustertal (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte Lanz Plessi Museum (168 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Destination Charger Krumers Alpin Resort (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Sparkasse (25 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 16:
Auto & Service PIA (155 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2515-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 903km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 41h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~160 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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