In our Riga to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 37 minutes, completing the 2129km route in 25h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km 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 (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2129km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
25h 59min |
25h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~385 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (52 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- 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 37-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2129km 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 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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