In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the Kia Niro EV by 8 minutes, completing the 1187km route in 18h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 18h 47min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1187km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
18h 55min |
18h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~214 kWh |
~213 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 31% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Audi Centre (60 min, 16% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
Auto Mitric (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 6:
Scorpion Exim (29 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 24% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
King Cross Leopolis (53 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1187km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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