In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 119 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 30h 5min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 30h 5min (119 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~461 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
30h 5min |
32h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
3h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~471 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (12 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (14 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 119-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~461 kWh vs ~475 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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