In our Vienna to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 2265 minutes, completing the 821km route in 8h 35min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 35min (2265 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
46h 20min |
8h 35min |
| Charging time: |
36h 58min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Billa, Neunkirchen (147 min, 24% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Roßdorfplatz, Kindberg (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Ring Rast, Spielberg (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Lieskonig Autohaus, Neumarkt in der Steiermark (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Kelag - Gemeindeamt, Krumpendorf (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Poste Italiane, Malborghetto (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 7:
Trattoria Da Gardo, Majano (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Gruaro Ovest, Gruaro (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord, Venezia (111 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Padua (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
Scaligera Nord, Castelletto (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's, Desenzano del Garda (163 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Via Paolo VI, Urago d'Oglio (181 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Seven, Villach (11 min, 26% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre, Venezia (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2265-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 36h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~151 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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