In our Madrid to Lisbon EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 13 minutes, completing the 624km route in 6h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 28min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~122 kWh
- Distance: 624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
6h 41min |
6h 28min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~112 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tankstelle Saras, Oropesa (10 min, 58% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
FUEL 10, Lobón (11 min, 14% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Estremoz Norte, São Bento do Ameixial (20 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger El Cruce, Trujillo (16 min, 28% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Estremoz Norte, São Bento do Ameixial (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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