In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the smart #3 Pro+ beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 98 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 15h 2min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro+
- Total time: 15h 2min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
15h 2min |
16h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Budapest
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (25 min, 22% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Würth (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Hohenlohe Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #3 Pro+ Won
The smart #3 Pro+ achieved a 98-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1483km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~306 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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