In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 134 minutes, completing the 3150km route in 37h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 37h 28min (134 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 23min
- Energy: ~617 kWh
- Distance: 3150km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
39h 42min |
37h 28min |
| Charging time: |
6h 48min |
4h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~567 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (21 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (31 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Tesina Sud (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
Petrol (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (29 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Barje Jug (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 134-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3150km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 23min vs 6h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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