In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 88 minutes, completing the 3133km route in 36h 52min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 9, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 36h 52min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 6min
- Energy: ~589 kWh
- Distance: 3133km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
38h 20min |
36h 52min |
| Charging time: |
5h 28min |
4h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (11 min, 29% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (37 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (11 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 88-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3133km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 6min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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