In our Bern to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 36 minutes, completing the 1068km route in 11h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km 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: 11h 22min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1068km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
11h 58min |
11h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 34% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Budapest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Aichstetten (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (14 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
solarcap Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 36-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1068km 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 58min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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