In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 235 minutes, completing the 1187km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 18h 20min (235 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1187km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
18h 20min |
22h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
5h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~214 kWh |
~229 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Audi Centre (48 min, 24% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Scorpion Exim (22 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Główna (12 min, 49% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (64 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 235-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1187km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 5h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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