In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 35 minutes, completing the 2436km route in 28h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 28h 41min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~477 kWh
- Distance: 2436km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
29h 16min |
28h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~438 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Kongevejen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Importgatan (17 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 29% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Campogalliano Est (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Paganella Est (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle Ungererstraße (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King (10 min, 25% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (15 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 14:
Rasta Håby (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2436km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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