In our Rome to Athens EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 41 minutes, completing the 1246km route in 24h 3min. The key advantage? 4 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 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 24h 3min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1246km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
24h 44min |
24h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~224 kWh |
~221 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mirabella Sud (13 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Ewiva McGallon (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Autofficina Chiarulli (10 min, 22% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 easy Via Appia (44 min, 11% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Rruga Skënderbeu (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
DEI Blue Kapsiochas (24 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Epirus Plaza (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Orecchietta (23 min, 11% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Xenos (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (17 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 41-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1246km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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