In our Vienna to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 1632 minutes, completing the 818km route in 8h 35min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 (1632 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 818km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
35h 47min |
8h 35min |
| Charging time: |
26h 17min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~147 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Landzeit, Schottwien (81 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Roßdorfplatz, Kindberg (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Neubauer, Aichdorf (93 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Auto Kaiser, Neumarkt in der Steiermark (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Autobahnraststation Marché Wörthersee, Techelsberg am Wörther See (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Poste Italiane, Malborghetto (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Via A. Diaz, Trasaghis (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Gruaro Ovest, Gruaro (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
Eni Via Vetrego, Mirano (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Nord, Castelletto (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's, Desenzano del Garda (68 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Valtrompia Nord, Roncadelle (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
Via Commenda, Segrate (23 min, 10% → 21%)
- 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 1632-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 818km 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 26h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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