In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 71 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 29min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion's 271km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 9h 29min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~155 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
9h 29min |
10h 40min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (17 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (11 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (25 min, 17% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Euro Tehno Group (18 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 71-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~155 kWh vs ~170 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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