In our Bern to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 26 minutes, completing the 816km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 2 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 49min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 816km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 15min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~147 kWh |
~147 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rasthof Bühl Ost (16 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Brohltal Ost (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Autohof Güdderath (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Greenpoint De Amert (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SBK A65 (14 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Leuther Straße (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 26-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 816km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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