In our Budapest to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 24 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 13h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km 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: 13h 35min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 59min |
13h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 23% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 12% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 24-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1348km 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 17min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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