In our Munich to Barcelona EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 49 minutes, completing the 1334km route in 14h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. 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 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 24min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1334km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 13min |
14h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~240 kWh |
~239 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord, Wängi (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Kölliken Nord, Kölliken (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü, Gurbrü (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub, Gland (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Drumettaz, Mouxy (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure, Valence (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord, Estézargues (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord, Gigean (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona, Vilobi d'Onyar (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Migrol Service, Wallisellen (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Migrol Westside, Bern (15 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles, Seynod (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure, Valence (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Marguerittes Nord, Marguerittes (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 49-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1334km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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