In our Rome to Helsinki EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 41 minutes, completing the 2818km route in 34h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 34h 38min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 33min
- Energy: ~552 kWh
- Distance: 2818km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
35h 19min |
34h 38min |
| Charging time: |
4h 13min |
3h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 31% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (10 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Tankstelle Hirschstettner Straße (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Kroměřížská (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Moya (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 41-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2818km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 33min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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