In our Zagreb to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 10 minutes, completing the 889km route in 9h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km 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: 9h 13min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 889km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 23min |
9h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~160 kWh |
~160 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 54% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (17 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 51% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Vega (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 889km 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 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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