In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 23 minutes, completing the 861km route in 9h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 25, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MINI Cooper E's 236km range doesn't beat the MINI Cooper SE's 193km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The MINI Cooper SE needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 9h 21min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 861km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
9h 44min |
9h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Siřejovice západ (10 min, 11% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Základní škola (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Siřejovice západ (15 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Troubsko jih (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 23-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 861km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~134 kWh vs ~135 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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