In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 30 minutes, completing the 2838km route in 28h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 28h 54min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~518 kWh
- Distance: 2838km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
29h 24min |
28h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~511 kWh |
~511 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (20 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Carburantes (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 30-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 2838km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 3h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~518 kWh vs ~534 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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