In our London to Paris EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 36 minutes, completing the 458km route in 5h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 17, 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 1 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 5h 39min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~71 kWh
- Distance: 458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
6h 15min |
5h 39min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~82 kWh |
~82 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 27% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (16 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan Hypermarché (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Paris
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (23 min, 15% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 36-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 23min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~71 kWh vs ~72 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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