In our Berlin to Zagreb EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 33 minutes, completing the 979km route in 10h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 53min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~192 kWh
- Distance: 979km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
11h 26min |
10h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~176 kWh |
~176 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 34% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Am Oil (11 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Palasino (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (15 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 42% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Am Oil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Palasino (12 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 33-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 979km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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