In our Bratislava to Riga EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 35 minutes, completing the 1291km route in 15h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 15h 21min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~253 kWh
- Distance: 1291km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 56min |
15h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 26% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 23% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (42 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Riga
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (12 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (20 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 35-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1291km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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