In our Prague to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 28 minutes, completing the 903km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 57min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 903km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 25min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~163 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Königsforst Ost (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Burger King (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 28-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 903km 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 44min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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