In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 27 minutes, completing the 1205km route in 12h 49min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 12h 49min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1205km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
13h 16min |
12h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pince-Sever (11 min, 17% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 27-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1205km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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