In our Budapest to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 36 minutes, completing the 1718km route in 18h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 18h 14min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~336 kWh
- Distance: 1718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
18h 50min |
18h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~309 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
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% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1718km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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