In our Riga to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 45 minutes, completing the 2128km route in 25h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 25h 22min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 7min |
25h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~385 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (49 min, 36% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: London
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (30 min, 21% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Hellweg (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 45-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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