In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart #1 Pro by 42 minutes, completing the 2304km route in 24h 43min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 24, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 24h 43min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
25h 25min |
24h 43min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (13 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
ABB Research (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Rose de la Broye (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Campanile Annecy - Cran Gevrier (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Béziers Montblanc Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (20 min, 11% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Esso Tankstelle Gewerbepark (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 42-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~408 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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