In our Nice to Munich EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 13 minutes, completing the 806km route in 8h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 8h 59min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 806km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
9h 12min |
8h 59min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ricarica Dorno Est (12 min, 23% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Bellinzona Sud (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
GoFast McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Hohenems (10 min, 16% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Munich
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ricarica Dorno Est (11 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bellinzona Sud (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
GoFast McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 13-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 806km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~147 kWh vs ~178 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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