In our Athens to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 28 minutes, completing the 1145km route in 14h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 47min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~224 kWh
- Distance: 1145km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 47min |
15h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~206 kWh |
~209 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 38% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Technopolis (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (29 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (22 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (11 min, 65% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Technopolis (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (29 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 28-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1145km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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