In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 61 minutes, completing the 3131km route in 37h 19min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 16 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 37h 19min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 36min
- Energy: ~571 kWh
- Distance: 3131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
37h 19min |
38h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 36min |
5h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (44 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Vega (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (17 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (20 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (51 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 61-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 36min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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