In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 13 minutes, completing the 1481km route in 14h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km 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 49min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1481km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 2min |
14h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
BFS Business Fleet Services (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Dannstadt Ost (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Smart Liv'in (12 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Rieger (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Bonfelder Straße (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (18 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 13-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1481km 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 31min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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