In our Zürich to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 28 minutes, completing the 588km route in 6h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 11, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 49min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~115 kWh
- Distance: 588km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
7h 17min |
6h 49min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~106 kWh |
~105 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Zürich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Majestic, Vesoul (19 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute, Magnant (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Jonchets - Les Récompenses, Forges (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Zürich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cimetière, Lyoffans (10 min, 44% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute, Magnant (16 min, 12% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 28-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 588km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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