In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 99 minutes, completing the 2297km route in 25h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 25h 25min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~450 kWh
- Distance: 2297km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
27h 4min |
25h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 17min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Franz-Marc-Straße (17 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Kölliken Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Rose de la Broye (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Drumettaz (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Coucourde (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (29 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (26 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (13 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
ABB Research (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Rose de la Broye (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Campanile Annecy - Cran Gevrier (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Béziers Montblanc Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (20 min, 11% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 99-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2297km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 4h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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