In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the smart #1 Pro by 67 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 31h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 31h 3min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~517 kWh
- Distance: 2926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
31h 3min |
32h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 70% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (12 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (17 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (17 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (12 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (18 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 67-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~517 kWh vs ~573 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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