In our Riga to Warsaw EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 26 minutes, completing the 666km route in 8h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 19min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 666km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
8h 45min |
8h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~120 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 44% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Norfa XL (17 min, 24% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL (15 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 26-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 666km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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