In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 4888 minutes, completing the 2297km route in 24h 43min. The key advantage? 27 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 37 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 24h 43min (4888 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~406 kWh
- Distance: 2297km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
106h 11min |
24h 43min |
| Charging time: |
79h 34min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
37 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~414 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 (44 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Schnellladepark Billa (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Froschaugasse (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Allego Autohof Mühldorf (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Prinzregentenplatz (21 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
ALDI Süd Landsberger Straße (134 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Eiscafe Venezia (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
Im Grumpen (121 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Jugendhaus (51 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Parkplatz Jahnhalle (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
Sparkasse Hochrhein (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Sportanlagen Schützenmatte (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Lidl (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Rue Monge (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 17:
Carrefour Chalon Sud (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 18:
Leclerc (136 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Aire du Bourbonnais (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Rue du Marché (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 21:
Rue Ernest Nivet (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 22:
McDonald's (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Hyper U (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 24:
Lidl (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (100 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 26:
Schnellladesäule (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 27:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 28:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (113 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 29:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 30:
Hotel Silken Amara Plaza (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 31:
Eroski (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 32:
Eroski (185 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 33:
Hospital Universitario de Burgos (91 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 34:
Parador de Lerma (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 35:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (104 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 36:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (85 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 37:
El Cancho Del Aguila (134 min, 10% → 73%)
- 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 4888-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 2297km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 37 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 79h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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