In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 59 minutes, completing the 1426km route in 14h 57min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 57min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1426km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
15h 56min |
14h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 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 (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Villarboit Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Mâcon Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 59-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1426km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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