In our Köln to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 5 minutes, completing the 484km route in 4h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 4h 56min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 15min
- Energy: ~95 kWh
- Distance: 484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
5h 1min |
4h 56min |
| Charging time: |
21min |
15min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~87 kWh |
~87 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (10 min, 37% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (11 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 15% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 5-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 15min vs 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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