In our Paris to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 42 minutes, completing the 1029km route in 13h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 50min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1029km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 32min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~185 kWh |
~185 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aushopping Boulogne Côte d'Opale (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (12 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Milton Keynes (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 34% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 42-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1029km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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