In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 11 minutes, completing the 1352km route in 13h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 37min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1352km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 48min |
13h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 11-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1352km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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