In our Riga to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 52 minutes, completing the 1061km route in 13h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 47min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1061km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 39min |
13h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (13 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Krauz Oil (12 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Jarkowo Północ (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Berlin
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (26 min, 21% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
KFC (10 min, 36% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
OTO Park Handlowy (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 52-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1061km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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