In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 24 minutes, completing the 1800km route in 22h 56min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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: 22h 56min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1800km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
23h 20min |
22h 56min |
| Charging time: |
4h 14min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~324 kWh |
~329 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
NORMA (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Koryta (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
BP (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Karczma Rzym (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (83 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (35 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
VS Express (16 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEX (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
PENNY Ahlten (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Rossmann Graniczna (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Żwirki i Wigury (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (41 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Vilniaus (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 24-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1800km 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 3h 1min vs 4h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~328 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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