In our Berlin to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 29 minutes, completing the 918km route in 9h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 39min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 918km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
9h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 20% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (19 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
MediaMarkt (14 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 29-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 918km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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