In our Madrid to Budapest EV duel, the Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 beats the smart #1 Pro by 4 minutes, completing the 2469km route in 26h 38min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220
- Total time: 26h 38min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 2469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 38min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~448 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 19% → 36%)
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Stop 13:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Maribor vzhod (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (12 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 Won
The Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 achieved a 4-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2469km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~430 kWh vs ~484 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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