In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 56 minutes, completing the 2185km route in 28h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km 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: 28h 38min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~428 kWh
- Distance: 2185km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
29h 34min |
28h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 43min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~393 kWh |
~394 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (17 min, 22% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (69 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (20 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (32 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Tramin Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 56-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2185km 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 43min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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