In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 88 minutes, completing the 2092km route in 25h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 25h 4min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2092km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
26h 32min |
25h 4min |
| Charging time: |
4h 11min |
3h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~377 kWh |
~372 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 62% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
hagebaumarkt (10 min, 23% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 13% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Backa Topola jug (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Ledi MS (42 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 59% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Wittstock (18 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 88-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2092km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 15min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~381 kWh vs ~462 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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