In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 53 minutes, completing the 786km route in 8h 30min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 30min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~154 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
9h 23min |
8h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~142 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (36 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 53-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 786km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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