In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the smart electric drive by 4747 minutes, completing the 1610km route in 15h 27min. The key advantage? 24 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 15h 27min (4747 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1610km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
94h 34min |
15h 27min |
| Charging time: |
76h 54min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~290 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Bolimów (147 min, 31% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Porto Fino (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (114 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Osiecza (236 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (129 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Sędzinko (226 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen (51 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Citronex Hotel Picaro Stok (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Spree-Eck (101 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
BMW Autohaus Wernecke (199 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
Kurfürstenstraße (212 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 13:
Schubert Motors (200 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
AutoPlus Werkstatt (103 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Flughafen (121 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Lehrter See Nord (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 17:
Auetal Nord (77 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Metro (171 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 19:
Gütersloh Nord (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 20:
Höffner (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Fertighauswelt (137 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 22:
Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße (181 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 23:
Flughafen Merzbrück (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 24:
Lidl Rue de Gaillarmont (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 25:
SAN Mazuin Achêne (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 26:
Centre Commercial (119 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 27:
Auchan (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
Lidl (101 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 29:
Lidl (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 30:
Lidl (134 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4747-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1610km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 76h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~296 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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