In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 28 minutes, completing the 858km route in 9h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 40min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~168 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
9h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Villoresi Ovest (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Secchia Ovest (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Muggiano Ovest (13 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 28-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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