In our Bern to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 12 minutes, completing the 555km route in 6h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 16min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 22min
- Energy: ~109 kWh
- Distance: 555km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
6h 28min |
6h 16min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
22min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~100 kWh |
~100 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (10 min, 32% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (12 min, 17% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 12-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 555km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 22min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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