In our Barcelona to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 14 minutes, completing the 619km route in 6h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 29min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 619km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
6h 43min |
6h 29min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~111 kWh |
~111 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pavelló Municipal (10 min, 59% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 20% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 14% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 14-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 619km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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