In our Zagreb to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the Kia Niro EV by 24 minutes, completing the 896km route in 10h 20min. 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 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 20min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~175 kWh
- Distance: 896km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 44min |
10h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 55% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (16 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Novate Nord (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Metropark (19 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 51% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (17 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 24-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 896km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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