In our Brussels to Warsaw EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 47 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 13h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 2min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 49min |
13h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~234 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 26% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Koryta (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Lądek (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Niesułków (13 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Schmiedestraße (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
NORMA (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Koryta (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Gościniec Zacisze (12 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 47-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1295km 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 15min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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