In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 24 minutes, completing the 1061km route in 11h 25min. The key advantage? 4 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 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 11h 25min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~165 kWh
- Distance: 1061km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
11h 49min |
11h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Delfood Dépôt, Fleurus (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (16 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (29 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 24-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1061km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~165 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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