In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 194 minutes, completing the 1272km route in 18h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 18h 53min (194 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1272km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
18h 53min |
22h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
4h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~229 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 (Truck) (17 min, 16% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (32 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (21 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 74% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (70 min, 12% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (42 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (54 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 194-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1272km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 4h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~249 kWh vs ~308 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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