In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 45 minutes, completing the 1457km route in 15h 49min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 15h 49min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1457km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
16h 34min |
15h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 19% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Chilchbühl (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (13 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Cora (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Q8 (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (12 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Cora (16 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 45-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1457km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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