In our Prague to Helsinki EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 16 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 22h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km 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 (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~330 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
23h 15min |
22h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (17 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 11% → 53%)
- 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 16-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1684km 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 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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