In our Bucharest to Vienna EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 45 minutes, completing the 1067km route in 12h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 12h 45min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~166 kWh
- Distance: 1067km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
13h 30min |
12h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (14 min, 51% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 23% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (30 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Páty Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (17 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vienna
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 63% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (25 min, 17% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 45-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1067km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~166 kWh vs ~167 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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