In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 38 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 18h 30min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 9, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 18h 30min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
19h 8min |
18h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 44% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (10 min, 46% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 38-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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