In our Munich to Nice EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 4 minutes, completing the 802km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 49min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 802km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 53min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~144 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststätte Viamala, Thusis (15 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest, Belforte Monferrato (16 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Nice
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohaus Pirker, Altach (10 min, 48% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva Dorno Ovest, Dorno (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Rinovo Nord, Andora (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Nice
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 4-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 802km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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