In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 55 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 28h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 28h 8min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~442 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (11 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (17 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 56% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 55-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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