In our Paris to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 1024km route in 13h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 50min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1024km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 7min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~184 kWh |
~185 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 34% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1024km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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