In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 28 minutes, completing the 827km route in 9h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 41min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 827km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 9min |
9h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 62% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (14 min, 16% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (23 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 28-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 827km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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