In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 117 minutes, completing the 2512km route in 26h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 26h 45min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~492 kWh
- Distance: 2512km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
28h 42min |
26h 45min |
| Charging time: |
4h 45min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Turismo (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (24 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ristorante Goyo (17 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Parking Calle Miravete (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 117-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2512km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 51min vs 4h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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