In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 57 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 15h 30min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 15h 30min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
16h 27min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
REWE, Himmelkron (15 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle, Greding (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (13 min, 20% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 57-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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