In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the smart #3 Pro beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 60 minutes, completing the 2841km route in 29h 24min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km range doesn't beat the smart #3 Pro's 250km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #3 Pro needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #3 Pro
- Total time: 29h 24min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~534 kWh
- Distance: 2841km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
30h 24min |
29h 24min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
3h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~511 kWh |
~511 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (13 min, 19% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (12 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (20 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #3 Pro Won
The smart #3 Pro achieved a 60-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2841km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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