In our Warsaw to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the smart forfour EQ 2017 by 3665 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 18h 0min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 18h 0min (3665 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart forfour EQ 2017 |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
79h 5min |
18h 0min |
| Charging time: |
60h 21min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart forfour EQ 2017 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Kowiesy (81 min, 46% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Górski (121 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Moya Port Radomsko (87 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen (168 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Orlen Wieszowa Północ (166 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
RELY servis Hyundai (164 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Odpočívka Osek směr Brno (134 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Vyškov - Brno (76 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Agrotec (96 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
MOL (162 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 11:
Porsche Donaustadt (134 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 12:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
Roßdorfplatz (160 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
Autohaus Neubauer (93 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Auto Kaiser (155 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 16:
Autobahnraststation Marché Wörthersee (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
Poste Italiane (117 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Via A. Diaz (151 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 19:
Gruaro Ovest (119 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 20:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (68 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Enel IKEA (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 22:
Autogrill Po Ovest (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 23:
Cantagallo Ovest (128 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 24:
Via del Lago (157 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 25:
ABB E-mobility (68 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 26:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (142 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 27:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (140 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 28:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (166 min, 10% → 88%)
- 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 3665-minute advantage over smart forfour EQ 2017 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 60h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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