In our Bucharest to Copenhagen EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 80 minutes, completing the 2112km route in 25h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 11, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 25h 25min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2112km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 45min |
25h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (26 min, 17% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Am Kahlberg Ost (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 13:
Væggerløsevej (17 min, 11% → 47%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
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 (17 min, 16% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (12 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
HPC McDonald's Alboinstraße (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 80-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2112km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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