In our Köln to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 10 minutes, completing the 262km route in 2h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 2h 47min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~51 kWh
- Distance: 262km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
2h 57min |
2h 47min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~47 kWh |
~47 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Recharge De Hackelaar (10 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 10-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 262km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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