In our Brussels to Bratislava EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 23 minutes, completing the 1177km route in 12h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 12h 2min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1177km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
12h 25min |
12h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~212 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 23-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1177km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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