In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 63 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion's 271km 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 (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
9h 41min |
10h 44min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (17 min, 57% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 63-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 824km 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 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~161 kWh vs ~170 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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