In our Barcelona to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 62 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 14h 1min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 1min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 3min |
14h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~242 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bages (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E. Leclerc (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron (14 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Gare de Massiac-Blesle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ace Hotel (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (12 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire d'Authezat (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Ace Hotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (11 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 62-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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