In our Rome to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 3028 minutes, completing the 1053km route in 11h 8min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 8min (3028 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1053km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
61h 36min |
11h 8min |
| Charging time: |
48h 52min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~196 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (46 min, 12% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Va Tuderte (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Conad Superstore (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Enel Drive Säule (245 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 5:
La Spieda (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Enel Drive Säule (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Castello di Mesola (36 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 8:
Centro Turistico (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Via Angelo Portenari (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 10:
Gruaro Est (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Trattoria Da Gardo (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Fella Est (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 13:
Parkplatz Marktplatz (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Auto Kaiser (147 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 15:
Ring Rast (202 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 16:
Roßdorfplatz (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Landzeit (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Tennis Golf Hotel Höllrigl (90 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
City - Wiedner Hauptstraße (18 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (11 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3028-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1053km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 48h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~194 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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