In our Helsinki to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 68 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 24h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 24h 59min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~345 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 7min |
24h 59min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 23% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (33 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (44 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Amic (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Motorr (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 10:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (20 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Budapest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (19 min, 14% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Wiejska (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 68-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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