In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 19 minutes, completing the 1254km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 13h 21min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~236 kWh
- Distance: 1254km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 40min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (12 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 19-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1254km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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