In our Belgrade to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 23 minutes, completing the 589km route in 9h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 4min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~115 kWh
- Distance: 589km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 27min |
9h 4min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~106 kWh |
~107 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (24 min, 14% → 56%)
-
Stop 2:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 3:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (15 min, 24% → 51%)
-
Stop 2:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 23-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 589km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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