In our Belgrade to Copenhagen EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 63 minutes, completing the 1658km route in 19h 27min. 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 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 19h 27min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
20h 30min |
19h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (22 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Kutnohorská (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Am Kahlberg Ost (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 10:
Væggerløsevej (17 min, 11% → 47%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Alten Mälzerei (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
HPC McDonald's Alboinstraße (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 63-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1658km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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