In our Milan to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 27 minutes, completing the 575km route in 5h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 5h 39min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~113 kWh
- Distance: 575km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
6h 6min |
5h 39min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Badia Nuova Ovest (13 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 27-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 575km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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