In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 59 minutes, completing the 3181km route in 44h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 44h 20min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 18min
- Energy: ~623 kWh
- Distance: 3181km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
45h 19min |
44h 20min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
4h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (22 min, 20% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
San Martino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Sangro Ovest (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip McGallon (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Q8 easy Via Appia (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 16:
Xenos (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 17:
Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Athens
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (17 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Sangro Ovest (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Ewiva McGallon (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
Xenos (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (17 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 59-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3181km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 18min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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