In our Rome to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 30 minutes, completing the 860km route in 9h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 47min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~168 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
10h 17min |
9h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Roadhouse (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bern
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (12 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 30-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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