In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 6 minutes, completing the 761km route in 8h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 32min |
8h 38min |
| Charging time: |
48min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~140 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 34% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 6-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 761km 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 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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