Which is faster from Riga to Sofia: Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 or smart #1 Pro+?

The smart #1 Pro+ is faster, arriving 160 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300.

How many charging stops does the smart #1 Pro+ need from Riga to Sofia?

The smart #1 Pro+ needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2115km route from Riga to Sofia, with a total travel time of 27h 22m.

What is the total travel time from Riga to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The smart #1 Pro+ completes the 2115km route in 27h 22m, while the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 takes 30h 2m.

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Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 vs smart #1 Pro+: Riga to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2115km route? <strong>smart #1 Pro+</strong> wins by 160 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 160 minutes, completing the 2115km route in 27h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Riga

Winner

smart #1 Pro+

Total time: 27h 22min (160 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 42min
Energy: ~386 kWh
Distance: 2115km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Mercedes-Benz EQV 300	smart #1 Pro+
Travel time	30h 2min	27h 22min
Charging time:	6h 6min	3h 42min
Charging stops:	15	12
Energy used	~381 kWh	~382 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Cafe Baltica (10 min, 68% → 87%)
Stop 2: Hesburger Kantališkiai (13 min, 11% → 34%)
Stop 3: Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 4: Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
Stop 5: Shell (12 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 6: Factory Annopol (35 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP West (21 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Biedronka Połomskiego (27 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 9: Kaufland Wolkera (39 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 10: Tesco (25 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 11: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (44 min, 10% → 93%)
Stop 12: OMV smer Beograd (21 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 13: JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 15: OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
Arrival: Sofia

smart #1 Pro+ Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Norfa XL (20 min, 20% → 46%)
Stop 2: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (20 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 3: Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 4: Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 5: Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 6: Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 7: Kaufland Wolkera (24 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 8: Tesco (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 9: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 10: OMV smer Beograd (12 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 11: JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 12: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won

The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 160-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 2115km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 42min vs 6h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~386 kWh vs ~570 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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