In our Copenhagen to Riga EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 54 minutes, completing the 1301km route in 20h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 20h 9min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
21h 3min |
20h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~234 kWh |
~237 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 53% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Netto Loitzer Landstraße (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Netto Lindenstraße Ahlbeck (16 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Kolejowa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Continental Auto (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Porębskiego (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (41 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Vilniaus (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Riga
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Charge Kaufhaus Stolz (13 min, 16% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Wyszogóra Wschód (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka 11 Listopada (23 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 54-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1301km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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