In our Amsterdam to Barcelona EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 33 minutes, completing the 1540km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 16h 23min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1540km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
16h 56min |
16h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~277 kWh |
~277 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Lille Aéroport, Lille (19 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Ace Hotel, Bourges (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Veyre, Veyre-Monton (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord, Lespignan (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Lille Aéroport, Lille (13 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (10 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Ace Hotel, Bourges (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Veyre, Veyre-Monton (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 33-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1540km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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