In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 31 minutes, completing the 773km route in 8h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 31, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 32min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 3min |
8h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~139 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (26 min, 43% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
BIG (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
BS Gazprom (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 50% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom (21 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 31-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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