In our Prague to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 43 minutes, completing the 1034km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 3 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 11min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1034km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 54min |
10h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (15 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (11 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (15 min, 15% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (12 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (18 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 43-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1034km 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 58min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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