In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 78 minutes, completing the 1290km route in 19h 26min. The key advantage? 5 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 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 19h 26min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1290km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
20h 44min |
19h 26min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~230 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 (10 min, 24% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Centrum Handlowe (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Witolda (18 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Orlen (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 74% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (34 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Witolda (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen (31 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 78-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1290km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~201 kWh vs ~202 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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