In our Prague to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 66 minutes, completing the 1345km route in 14h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 52min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1345km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 58min |
14h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~242 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 23% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (16 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 25% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 66-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1345km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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