In our Berlin to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 16 minutes, completing the 660km route in 6h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 49min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 660km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
7h 5min |
6h 49min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
A.T.U, Ibbenbüren (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Tango Vundelaar, Wilp (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC, Isernhagen (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
WSO Sicherheitsdienst, Osnabrück (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Tango Vundelaar, Wilp (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 16-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 660km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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