In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 96 minutes, completing the 3114km route in 42h 22min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 21 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 42h 22min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 5h 0min
- Energy: ~568 kWh
- Distance: 3114km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
43h 58min |
42h 22min |
| Charging time: |
6h 27min |
5h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~561 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
DEX (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
BP De Beerze (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 22:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 25:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 26:
Mount Street Crescent (10 min, 10% → 13%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (42 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 96-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 3114km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 0min vs 6h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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