In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 132 minutes, completing the 3020km route in 34h 55min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 19 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 34h 55min (132 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 3h 46min
- Energy: ~591 kWh
- Distance: 3020km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
37h 7min |
34h 55min |
| Charging time: |
5h 56min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 22:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 15% → 80%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 132-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 3020km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 46min vs 5h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~591 kWh vs ~667 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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