In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 37 minutes, completing the 1499km route in 20h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 20h 11min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1499km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
20h 48min |
20h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~270 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (22 min, 18% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Champ Roland (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 65% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 37-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1499km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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