In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 36 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 20h 58min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
21h 34min |
20h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 29% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 36-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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