In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 47 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 21h 34min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 21h 34min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
22h 21min |
21h 34min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Versilia Est (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 29% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 47-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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