In our Vienna to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3038 minutes, completing the 1498km route in 15h 18min. The key advantage? 17 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 18min (3038 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1498km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
65h 56min |
15h 18min |
| Charging time: |
50h 49min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~270 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bezirkshauptmannschaft (151 min, 11% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Aistersheim (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Messestraße (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Agip Tankstelle (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Allego 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
BMW Autohaus Wormser (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
Gasthof Schwarzes Roß (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Euro Hotel (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
Weiskirchen Nord (132 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
Bahnhof (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 13:
Grubenstraße (147 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 14:
Heidekaul (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
BV Medtronic FSC (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Allego Zolder Noord (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Anschlussstelle Herent (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Wetteren Nord (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Total Tankstelle (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 20:
Cora (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 21:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 22:
STOP 24 (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 23:
Holiday Inn Maidstone (96 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (11 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 3038-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1498km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 50h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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