In our Berlin to Riga EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 50 minutes, completing the 1059km route in 13h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 56min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1059km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 46min |
13h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Jarkowo Południe (10 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Krauz Oil (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (41 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Vilniaus (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Riga
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Jarkowo Południe (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Szafranka (11 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (29 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 50-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1059km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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