In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 117 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 21h 34min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 21h 34min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
21h 34min |
23h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
4h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~348 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
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (14 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 117-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 4h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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