In our Budapest to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 53 minutes, completing the 1392km route in 14h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 10min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1392km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 3min |
14h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~251 kWh |
~251 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (17 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Hünxe Ost (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned De Poel (10 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Smart Liv'in (13 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Admira Center Aschaffenburg-Ost (14 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Helderloh (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 53-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1392km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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