In our Paris to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 27 minutes, completing the 450km route in 5h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion's 271km 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 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 5h 19min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 11min
- Energy: ~88 kWh
- Distance: 450km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
5h 19min |
5h 46min |
| Charging time: |
11min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~81 kWh |
~81 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (11 min, 16% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Est, Widehem (10 min, 14% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 27-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 450km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 11min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~88 kWh vs ~93 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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