In our Rome to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2209 minutes, completing the 1095km route in 11h 8min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 8min (2209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1095km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
47h 57min |
11h 8min |
| Charging time: |
36h 15min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~196 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (110 min, 23% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Fabro Est (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Badia al Pino Est (70 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Est (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Via del Lago (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
GDE Noleggio (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
Adige Est (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Via Santa Maria dei Battuti (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Parcheggio Piazza Castello (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Viale Venezia (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Fella Est (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 12:
Parkplatz Marktplatz (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Auto Kaiser (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Autohaus Kampl (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 15:
Roßdorfplatz (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 16:
Billa (119 min, 10% → 66%)
- 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 2209-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1095km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 36h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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