In our Bratislava to Sofia EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 42 minutes, completing the 962km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 3, 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: 10h 23min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~188 kWh
- Distance: 962km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
11h 5min |
10h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~173 kWh |
~174 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (30 min, 22% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (22 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Gazprom (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 42-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 962km 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 1h 16min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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