In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 43 minutes, completing the 2706km route in 34h 1min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 34h 1min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 45min
- Energy: ~605 kWh
- Distance: 2706km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
34h 1min |
34h 44min |
| Charging time: |
3h 45min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~487 kWh |
~488 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (43 min, 40% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (40 min, 21% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 43-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2706km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 45min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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