In our Brussels to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 15 minutes, completing the 639km route in 6h 57min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 57min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~125 kWh
- Distance: 639km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
7h 12min |
6h 57min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
29min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~115 kWh |
~115 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen (10 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen (15 min, 27% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (14 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 15-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 639km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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