In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the smart #1 Pro by 94 minutes, completing the 3033km route in 33h 21min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 33h 21min (94 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~511 kWh
- Distance: 3033km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
33h 21min |
34h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~546 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (33 min, 13% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 19% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal Ost (13 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (11 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Moto Hilton Park Services Northbound (22 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 12%)
- 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 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 94-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3033km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~511 kWh vs ~594 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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