In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 35 minutes, completing the 904km route in 9h 29min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 29min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 904km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 4min |
9h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~163 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (10 min, 48% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (10 min, 55% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 35-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 904km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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