In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 56 minutes, completing the 2320km route in 29h 44min. The key advantage? 2 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 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 29h 44min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 14min
- Energy: ~423 kWh
- Distance: 2320km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
30h 40min |
29h 44min |
| Charging time: |
4h 9min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (14 min, 52% → 75%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (16 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (21 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (25 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (31 min, 10% → 76%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (15 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (11 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 10:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 11:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 12:
Lario Ovest (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 13:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 14:
Secchia Ovest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 15:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 12% → 49%)
-
Stop 17:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 56% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (11 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (16 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (19 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (21 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (11 min, 12% → 49%)
-
Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (14 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 10:
Rastplatz Amsteg (11 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 11:
GOFAST Swissminiatur (12 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 12:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 13:
Secchia Ovest (10 min, 11% → 46%)
-
Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 56-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2320km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 14min vs 4h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons