In our Paris to Köln EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 5 minutes, completing the 487km route in 4h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 4h 55min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 16min
- Energy: ~95 kWh
- Distance: 487km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
5h 0min |
4h 55min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
16min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~88 kWh |
~88 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 37% → 64%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Köln
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (16 min, 14% → 71%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 5-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 487km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 16min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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