In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4023 minutes, completing the 1385km route in 14h 26min. The key advantage? 21 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 14h 26min (4023 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~245 kWh
- Distance: 1385km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
81h 29min |
14h 26min |
| Charging time: |
65h 29min |
1h 0min |
| 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 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:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4023-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 0min vs 65h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~245 kWh vs ~255 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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