In our Warsaw to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 47 minutes, completing the 1300km route in 12h 54min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 12h 54min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 41min |
12h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~234 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Osiecza (10 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Landstraße (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (10 min, 19% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (10 min, 17% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 47-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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