In our Zagreb to Athens EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 44 minutes, completing the 1492km route in 16h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 16h 50min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1492km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
17h 34min |
16h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 16% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Toll Station (19 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Skotina dir Athen (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 44-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1492km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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