In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 58 minutes, completing the 2165km route in 23h 8min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh
- Total time: 23h 8min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2165km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
23h 8min |
24h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
3h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (11 min, 17% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 17% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Mer MPREIS (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell (19 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Spačva (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (11 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 37% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (16 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Walserberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Odmorište Novska Jug (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Won
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh achieved a 58-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2165km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~390 kWh vs ~395 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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