In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 123 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 14h 43min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 7 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 14h 43min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
14h 43min |
16h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Rieger (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Bonfelder Straße (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (17 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Paris
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Sleep-In Motel (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Total Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Autohof Schwabach West (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
BFS Business Fleet Services (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
ATU (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Autohof Ramstein (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 123-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1483km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~306 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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