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Mini campervan based on Smart EV: 580 km to the Baltic with a 120 km range

29.04.2026 23:35 8 min 17 sources
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Mini campervan based on Smart EV: 580 km to the Baltic with a 120 km range
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Diana Lichtenthal, 40, converted her electric Smart into a mini campervan and set off on a two-week trip from the Ore Mountains to the Polish Baltic coast. Range is 120 km, route is 580 km.

Diana Lichtenthal, a resident of the Ore Mountains, converted her electric Smart into a mini campervan for a two-week journey to the Baltic Sea. She plans to cover 580 km from the Ore Mountains to the Polish coast, stopping to recharge every 120 km.

Equipment

  • Folding dry toilet
  • Gas stove
  • Sleeping area (60 cm wide mattress)

The trip started in late April. The route passes through Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Poland to the border with the Kaliningrad region. Due to the limited range (120–130 km), Diana must carefully plan the route considering charging stations, some of which are unavailable or faulty. Along the way, she visits sights, including Eva Braun's former summer house, and shares her experience on social media.

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