In our Munich to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 23 minutes, completing the 808km route in 8h 40min. The key advantage? 3 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 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 40min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 808km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 3min |
8h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Am Kapellenberg, Eibelstadt (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle, Hösbach (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost, Bad Camberg (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost, Bad Honnef (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Neoliet Boulderbar, Oberhausen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge De Schaars, Arnhem (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord, Esselbach (15 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Raststätte Epgert, Hümmerich (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Helderloh, Rees (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 23-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 808km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 1h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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