In our Amsterdam to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 23 minutes, completing the 812km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MINI Cooper SE 2024's 320km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 49min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 812km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 12min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~146 kWh |
~146 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West (10 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Mahlberg West (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 23-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 812km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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