In our Prague to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 36 minutes, completing the 1033km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 11min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1033km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 47min |
10h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 34% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 16% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (20 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (29 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (12 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (18 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 36-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1033km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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