In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2228 minutes, completing the 1082km route in 11h 37min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 37min (2228 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~191 kWh
- Distance: 1082km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
48h 45min |
11h 37min |
| Charging time: |
35h 52min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~195 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (153 min, 18% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
MOl Tankstelle (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Lajosmizsei pihenőhely nyugat (53 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Kecskemét déli (130 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (42 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Makkosházi körút (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Penny Market (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
MOL (189 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland Gavana (12 min, 10% → 16%)
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Stop 16:
Anglo-Rom (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
MOL (108 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 28% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2228-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1082km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 35h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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