In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 104 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion's 271km 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 13h 21min (104 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
13h 21min |
15h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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 (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10 (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 104-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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