In our Ljubljana to Sofia EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 34 minutes, completing the 922km route in 10h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 21min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~181 kWh
- Distance: 922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 55min |
10h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~167 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Odmorište Novska Jug (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IKEA Zagreb (10 min, 54% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 17% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 34-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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