In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 55 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 14h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 57min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 52min |
14h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 32% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (24 min, 20% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Mâcon Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (23 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (12 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 55-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1424km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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