In our Köln to Munich EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 22 minutes, completing the 580km route in 5h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 5h 41min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 22min
- Energy: ~114 kWh
- Distance: 580km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
6h 3min |
5h 41min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
22min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (10 min, 46% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (21 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Greding West (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Munich
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Hotel (12 min, 19% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Hilpodrom (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 22-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 580km 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 22min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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