In our Amsterdam to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 19 minutes, completing the 811km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 49min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 811km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 8min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~146 kWh |
~146 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West (12 min, 26% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West (10 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Mahlberg West (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 811km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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