In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 29 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 11h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+'s 350km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 11h 46min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
12h 15min |
11h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (23 min, 22% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 22% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (21 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 29-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1060km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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