In our Dublin to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 33 minutes, completing the 927km route in 13h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 40min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~182 kWh
- Distance: 927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 13min |
13h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~167 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Garages (10 min, 45% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Eurogarages (10 min, 14% → 30%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Roadchef Northampton Southbound (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel (18 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Diksmuidestraat (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 56% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Carpool Parking Ieperse Steenweg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 33-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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