In our Berlin to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 12 minutes, completing the 760km route in 7h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 7h 41min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 760km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
7h 53min |
7h 41min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC, Isernhagen (11 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Landstraße, Haan (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen, Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße, Erkelenz (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 12-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 760km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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