In our Paris to Köln EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 14 minutes, completing the 488km route in 4h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 4h 55min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 16min
- Energy: ~96 kWh
- Distance: 488km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
5h 9min |
4h 55min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
16min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~88 kWh |
~88 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Lukoil Tertre (13 min, 21% → 56%)
-
Stop 2:
Supercharger Cora (14 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Köln
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (16 min, 14% → 71%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 14-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 488km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 16min vs 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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