In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 12 minutes, completing the 859km route in 9h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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 4min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
9h 16min |
9h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 44% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 859km 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 57min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~157 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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