In our Brussels to Lisbon EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 82 minutes, completing the 2033km route in 21h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 21h 50min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~398 kWh
- Distance: 2033km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
23h 12min |
21h 50min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~366 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (11 min, 25% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Estalot (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 10:
Parking Calle Miravete (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (12 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Parking Calle Miravete (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 82-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2033km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 3h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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