In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 64 minutes, completing the 2502km route in 32h 22min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 16 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 32h 22min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 49min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2502km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
33h 26min |
32h 22min |
| Charging time: |
4h 35min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~450 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 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% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 Vienības (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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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 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 64-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2502km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 49min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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