In our Vienna to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2526 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 12h 0min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 12h 0min (2526 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
54h 6min |
12h 0min |
| Charging time: |
41h 55min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Bezirkshauptmannschaft (151 min, 11% → 82%)
-
Stop 2:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt (136 min, 10% → 74%)
-
Stop 3:
Raststation Aistersheim (132 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 4:
Messestraße (149 min, 10% → 80%)
-
Stop 5:
Agip Tankstelle (100 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 6:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (155 min, 10% → 83%)
-
Stop 7:
Allego 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (168 min, 10% → 89%)
-
Stop 8:
Kempe's Autohof (162 min, 10% → 86%)
-
Stop 9:
Hohenlohe Nord (132 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 10:
Kaufland Neulandstraße (55 min, 10% → 36%)
-
Stop 11:
Am Hockenheimring Ost (128 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 12:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (121 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 13:
Waldmohr (115 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 14:
McDonald's (140 min, 10% → 76%)
-
Stop 15:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (96 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 16:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (119 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 17:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (164 min, 10% → 87%)
-
Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (160 min, 10% → 85%)
-
Stop 19:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne (132 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (13 min, 18% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (16 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (10 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 2526-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 41h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~196 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons