In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 153 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 58min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion's 271km 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 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 20h 58min (153 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
| Travel time |
20h 58min |
23h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
4h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 16% → 70%)
-
Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 60%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 7:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 76%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Arno Est (14 min, 12% → 45%)
-
Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 3:
Magra Est (13 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (24 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (14 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (17 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (21 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (31 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (20 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 15:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 16:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 153-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 4h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons