In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 113 minutes, completing the 2201km route in 28h 38min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 12 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 28h 38min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2201km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
30h 31min |
28h 38min |
| Charging time: |
4h 22min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~396 kWh |
~394 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Muitas (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (59 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 5:
ALDI Robotnicza (10 min, 10% → 13%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Landstraße (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (20 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (32 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Tramin Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 113-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2201km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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