In our Helsinki to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 21 minutes, completing the 1754km route in 24h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km 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 (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~343 kWh
- Distance: 1754km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
25h 20min |
24h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Wiejska (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- 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 21-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1754km 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 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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