In our London to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 152 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 18h 59min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion's 271km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 18h 59min (152 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
18h 59min |
21h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
4h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (10 min, 37% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (20 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (18 min, 36% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 152-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1692km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 4h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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