In our Zagreb to Bucharest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 69 minutes, completing the 985km route in 13h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 48min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~193 kWh
- Distance: 985km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 57min |
13h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~177 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (10 min, 21% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (62 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (28 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Toll Station (19 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 69-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 985km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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