In our Berlin to Vienna EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 17 minutes, completing the 626km route in 7h 35min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 7, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 7h 35min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~97 kWh
- Distance: 626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
7h 52min |
7h 35min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße, Dresden (10 min, 22% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Globus, Trmice (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Kardausova DC, Praha (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Mikulášov jih, Herálec (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Penny, Znojmo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Vienna
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Siřejovice západ, Siřejovice (15 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard, Loket (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Mramotice, Znojmo (12 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 17-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~97 kWh vs ~98 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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