In our Sofia to Belgrade EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 11 minutes, completing the 391km route in 4h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 4h 5min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~77 kWh
- Distance: 391km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
4h 16min |
4h 5min |
| Charging time: |
22min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~70 kWh |
~70 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 43% → 61%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (12 min, 20% → 46%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 50% → 77%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 11-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 391km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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