In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 29 minutes, completing the 1626km route in 17h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 17h 33min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
17h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Werftstraße (10 min, 42% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (11 min, 44% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Gazprom (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 29-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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