In our Paris to Nice EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 42 minutes, completing the 936km route in 9h 29min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 29min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 936km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 11min |
9h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~168 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 25% → 51%)
-
Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (12 min, 33% → 60%)
-
Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Dracé, Dracé (14 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de Repos du Bornaron, Saint-Barthélémy-de-Vals (13 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mornas-Village, Mornas (12 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (10 min, 11% → 42%)
- Arrival: Nice
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (11 min, 19% → 62%)
-
Stop 2:
Aire des Chères Ouest, Les Cheres (11 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de La Coucourde, La Coucourde (14 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Nice
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 42-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 936km 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 47min vs 1h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons