In our London to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 18 minutes, completing the 1104km route in 12h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 12h 9min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1104km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
12h 27min |
12h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~199 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan, Gistel (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Zuid, Oud-Turnhout (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Vellern Süd, Beckum (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe, Magdeburg (14 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan, Gistel (11 min, 23% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben, Hohe Börde (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 18-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1104km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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