In our Madrid to London EV duel, the smart #3 Pro+ beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 123 minutes, completing the 1691km route in 19h 22min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro+
- Total time: 19h 22min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1691km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
19h 22min |
21h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
4h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 20% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: London
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 24% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (21 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saugon Est (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (34 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (33 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #3 Pro+ Won
The smart #3 Pro+ achieved a 123-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1691km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~300 kWh vs ~349 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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