In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 91 minutes, completing the 1883km route in 23h 59min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 24, 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 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 23h 59min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1883km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
25h 30min |
23h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 49min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~337 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 66% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
VW Serpico Craiova (17 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (42 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Stop Shop (27 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Dobrinci (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Spačva (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (16 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Gonars Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Eni (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
Giove Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (16 min, 22% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (38 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Gazprom smer Zagreb (11 min, 19% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (18 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 91-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1883km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 4h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~293 kWh vs ~295 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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