In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 10 minutes, completing the 2335km route in 29h 12min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 29h 12min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2335km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
29h 22min |
29h 12min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 10-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2335km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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