In our Bern to Oslo EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 71 minutes, completing the 1774km route in 20h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 20h 13min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 1774km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
21h 24min |
20h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hardtwald Ost (19 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Reinhardshain Süd (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Seevetal Ost (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Clever Erhvervspark (23 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Barbecue barn (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Importgatan (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Svinesundparken (14 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (15 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Decathlon (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Clever Erhvervspark (11 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Q8 Langhaven (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Tradenvägen (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 71-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1774km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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