In our Berlin to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 30 minutes, completing the 923km route in 9h 39min. The key advantage? 3 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 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 39min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~181 kWh
- Distance: 923km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 9min |
9h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
REWE (11 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
BFS Business Fleet Services (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MediaMarkt (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Birrhard (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
MediaMarkt (14 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 30-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 923km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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