In our Amsterdam to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Kia Niro EV by 22 minutes, completing the 1103km route in 15h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 15h 20min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 33min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
15h 42min |
15h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~199 kWh |
~199 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 41% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 20% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carpool Parking Ieperse Steenweg (19 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 22-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 33min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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