In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 93 minutes, completing the 2083km route in 24h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 24h 7min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2083km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
25h 40min |
24h 7min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 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 (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (27 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bierset (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (16 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 93-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2083km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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