In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 21 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 28min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~245 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 49min |
13h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (12 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 19% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza, Milagros (10 min, 23% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 21-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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