In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 24 minutes, completing the 865km route in 9h 16min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 27, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 9h 16min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 865km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
9h 40min |
9h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~156 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Berlin
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation (11 min, 20% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 24-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 865km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~134 kWh vs ~136 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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