In our Warsaw to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart electric drive by 5039 minutes, completing the 1744km route in 18h 0min. The key advantage? 27 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 34 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 0min (5039 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1744km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart electric drive |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
101h 59min |
18h 0min |
| Charging time: |
83h 7min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
34 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~314 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart electric drive Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Kowiesy (10 min, 38% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Katowicka (140 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Górski (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Moya Port Radomsko (108 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Pasaż Północ (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Łużycka (155 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Mercedes-Benz Inter-Car Silesia (145 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (179 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Odpočívka Osek směr Brno (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 10:
MOL Vyškov - Brno (106 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Agrotec (132 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Billa (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 13:
Einkaufszentrum Seyringer Straße (28 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 14:
City - Gartenbaukino (192 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 15:
Billa (184 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 16:
Roßdorfplatz (204 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 17:
Ring Rast (142 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Lieskonig Autohaus (186 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 19:
Kelag - Gemeindeamt (207 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 20:
Poste Italiane (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 21:
Trattoria Da Gardo (173 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 22:
Gruaro Ovest (166 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 23:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (98 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 24:
Enel Hauptquartier (140 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 25:
Adige Ovest (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 26:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 27:
Badia Nuova Ovest (116 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 28:
Le Palme Blu (41 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 29:
Ladesäule (12 min, 10% → 15%)
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Stop 30:
Eni Viale Europa (194 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 31:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (197 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 32:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (160 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 33:
Giove Ovest (85 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 34:
Flaminia Ovest (176 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 5039-minute advantage over smart electric drive on this 1744km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 34 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 83h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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