In our Bern to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 13 minutes, completing the 815km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 9, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 49min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 815km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 2min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~147 kWh |
~147 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rasthof Bühl Ost (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Peppenhoven Ost (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Greenpoint (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SBK A65 (14 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Leuther Straße (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 13-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 815km 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 39min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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