In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 65 minutes, completing the 2728km route in 34h 44min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 18 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 34h 44min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 25min
- Energy: ~497 kWh
- Distance: 2728km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
35h 49min |
34h 44min |
| Charging time: |
5h 10min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~491 kWh |
~488 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (25 min, 14% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Żnin Zachód (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Chociszewo (12 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
NORMA (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
OBI (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Noord (11 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- 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 smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 65-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2728km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 25min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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