In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 60 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 22h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 22h 44min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 53min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2077km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
23h 44min |
22h 44min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Turmöl Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (11 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 60-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2077km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 53min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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