In our Rome to Barcelona EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 20 minutes, completing the 1361km route in 14h 28min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 28min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1361km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 48min |
14h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~246 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est, San Giovanni Valdarno (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (11 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord, Genova (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord, Castellaro (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord, Vidauban (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est, Lançon-Provence (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord, Gigean (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes, Pia (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord, Genova (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord, Castellaro (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord, Vidauban (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Rue John Mac Adam, Nîmes (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1361km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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