In our Bucharest to Belgrade EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 70 minutes, completing the 596km route in 8h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 54min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~117 kWh
- Distance: 596km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 4min |
8h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~107 kWh |
~107 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Kaufland (17 min, 29% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (72 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Rompetrol (15 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (48 min, 10% → 85%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 70-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 596km 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 1h 3min vs 1h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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