In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 2581 minutes, completing the 1227km route in 18h 9min. The key advantage? 18 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 9min (2581 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~217 kWh
- Distance: 1227km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
61h 10min |
18h 9min |
| Charging time: |
41h 22min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~221 kWh |
~214 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PKN Orlen (134 min, 24% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Centrum Galardia (134 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Jana Pawła II (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (145 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Obecný úrad (91 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Mestský úrad (153 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOL Tankstelle (44 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 10:
Kazinczy köz (130 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
PENNY (123 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (199 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 13:
Unirii Parking Lot (74 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (64 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
MOL (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Lidl Strada Ion C. Brătianu (185 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland Fagaras (110 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Kaufland (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 19:
5 to go Drive Thru (76 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Etu Oil&Gas (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Hornbach (44 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Audi Centre (50 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Sucedava (42 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 2581-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1227km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 41h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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