In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 55 minutes, completing the 2474km route in 26h 40min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 26h 40min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~465 kWh
- Distance: 2474km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
27h 35min |
26h 40min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~444 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (17 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (12 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fratta Nord (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Béziers Montblanc Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 55-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2474km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 47min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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