In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 13 minutes, completing the 775km route in 8h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 32min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 775km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
8h 45min |
8h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~140 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 14% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 50% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom (21 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 13-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 775km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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