In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MINI Cooper SE by 86 minutes, completing the 2311km route in 24h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mini Countryman E needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 24h 44min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~469 kWh
- Distance: 2311km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
26h 10min |
24h 44min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC, Isernhagen (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Niedergassel, Bielefeld (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (10 min, 13% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (19 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Avia, Eibar (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (19 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Westfalen Tankstelle Spenrather Weg, Köln (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 86-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE on this 2311km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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