In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 34 minutes, completing the 1055km route in 10h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 42min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1055km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
11h 16min |
10h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 17% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Berlin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 40% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 34-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1055km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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