In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 4022 minutes, completing the 1385km route in 14h 27min. The key advantage? 21 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 14h 27min (4022 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~205 kWh
- Distance: 1385km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
81h 29min |
14h 27min |
| Charging time: |
65h 29min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~249 kWh |
~256 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 (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 Viale Europa (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Conad (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Versilia Est (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Brugnato Est (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Via Novi (70 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Bolidea (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Eni Strada Valenza (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 12:
Nissan Sea (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
Parcheggio viale Rimembranza (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 14:
Au Coeur Des Neiges Resort (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte (Autoport) (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Destination Charger Hotel Beau-Rivage (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Parking de la Voirie (236 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 18:
Lidl (44 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 19:
Lidl (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 20:
Hostellerie de Levernois (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 21:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (158 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 22:
AVIA Aire de Maison Dieu (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (134 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de la Couline (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 26:
Lidl (18 min, 10% → 17%)
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Stop 27:
Total Avenue de la Porte d'Italie (15 min, 10% → 16%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 14% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 4022-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1385km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 65h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~205 kWh vs ~255 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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