In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 30 minutes, completing the 832km route in 8h 23min. The key advantage? 2 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 23min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 832km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
8h 53min |
8h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (18 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (11 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Industriestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Munich
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 37% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (11 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 30-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 832km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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