In our Berlin to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 19 minutes, completing the 1100km route in 12h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 12h 2min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1100km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
12h 21min |
12h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle (16 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Ladepark L´Osteria (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 19-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1100km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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