In our Bucharest to Athens EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Kia Niro EV by 12 minutes, completing the 1141km route in 14h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 14h 59min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1141km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
15h 11min |
14h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~206 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 23% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 6:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (17 min, 15% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel City Sandanski (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1141km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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