In our Copenhagen to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 91 minutes, completing the 2116km route in 25h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 25h 29min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
27h 0min |
25h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 63% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 21% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
HEM Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Kardausova DC (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Bory Mall (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Euro Tehno Group (15 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 59% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Wittstock (13 min, 23% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Kardausova DC (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 91-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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