In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3461 minutes, completing the 1672km route in 15h 27min. The key advantage? 21 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 15h 27min (3461 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~247 kWh
- Distance: 1672km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
73h 8min |
15h 27min |
| Charging time: |
57h 0min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Bolimów (91 min, 39% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Wiśniowa Góra Zachód (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Na Półboru (85 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Chojny Północ (125 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Aroma (98 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Michałowice Północ (102 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (104 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Jaworzyńska (108 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
Markt / Rathaus (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
A.T.U (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 12:
Multipolster (170 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 13:
Friedensschule (106 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Autohaus Kaus (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
Hörselgau Nord (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 16:
ROSI's Autohof (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 17:
Reinhardshain Nord (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 18:
Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (74 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
Ortsverwaltung Oberstadt (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 20:
Möbel Martin (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 21:
Goldene Bremm Nord (32 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 22:
McDonald's (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 25:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 27:
Aire de Changis-sur-Marne (132 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 25% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 3461-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1672km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 57h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~247 kWh vs ~262 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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