In our Rome to London EV duel, the smart #3 Pro+ beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 130 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 20h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro+
- Total time: 20h 24min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
20h 24min |
22h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
4h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Free To X Villoresi Est (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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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 (20 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arezzo Park Hotel (23 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Gotthardraststätte A2 Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Coop Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (42 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Champ Roland (36 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Channel Gateway (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #3 Pro+ Won
The smart #3 Pro+ achieved a 130-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 4h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~364 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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