In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 98 minutes, completing the 3515km route in 39h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 21 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 39h 3min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 5h 31min
- Energy: ~641 kWh
- Distance: 3515km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
40h 41min |
39h 3min |
| Charging time: |
7h 3min |
5h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~633 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 (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Vega (20 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (34 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Hyper U (31 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Hastingues Nord (10 min, 18% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Autovía de Castilla (28 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Cepsa (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (21 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 98-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 3515km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 31min vs 7h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~641 kWh vs ~776 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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