In our Prague to Helsinki EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 7 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 22h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 22h 59min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~330 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
23h 6min |
22h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Pärnu maantee 137 (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 25% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Krooning (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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