In our Milan to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 26 minutes, completing the 849km route in 9h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 9h 5min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~166 kWh
- Distance: 849km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 31min |
9h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (10 min, 20% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (10 min, 30% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (13 min, 24% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 26-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 849km 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 49min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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