In our Vienna to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2166 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 11h 12min. The key advantage? 11 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 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 11h 12min (2166 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~155 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
47h 18min |
11h 12min |
| Charging time: |
34h 34min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~197 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 (89 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt, Neumarkt in der Steiermark (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Parkplatz Marktplatz, Pörtschach am Wörthersee (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Autobusterminal, Tarvisio (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Trattoria Da Gardo, Majano (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Gruaro Ovest, Gruaro (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord, Venezia (149 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
Centro Turistico, Porto Viro (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 11:
Enel Drive Säule, Ravenna (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
La Spieda, Sogliano al Rubicone (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 13:
Enel Drive Säule, Città di Castello (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 14:
L'Anfora, Deruta (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 15:
Centro Commerciale La Palma, Caldare (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Pizza Plus, Villach (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fratta Nord, Fratta (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante, Ferrara (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 2166-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 34h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~155 kWh vs ~164 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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