In our Riga to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 96 minutes, completing the 2128km route in 25h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 25h 22min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 58min |
25h 22min |
| Charging time: |
4h 19min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~385 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (47 min, 37% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (19 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (26 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 12% → 38%)
- 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 96-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 4h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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