In our Düsseldorf to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 16 minutes, completing the 562km route in 5h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 28min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~110 kWh
- Distance: 562km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
5h 44min |
5h 28min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~101 kWh |
~101 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Düsseldorf (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Bantorf (10 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Düsseldorf (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 16-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 562km 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 20min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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