In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MINI Cooper E by 83 minutes, completing the 1491km route in 15h 47min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 23, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mini Countryman E needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 15h 47min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~303 kWh
- Distance: 1491km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
17h 10min |
15h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 3min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen, Schkeuditz (10 min, 28% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof, Schnaittach (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn, Münchberg (13 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle, Greding (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 83-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1491km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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