In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 37 minutes, completing the 1260km route in 14h 19min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 30, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 14h 19min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 1260km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
14h 56min |
14h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (24 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger N10 (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Warsemann Automobiles (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 37-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1260km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 2h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~196 kWh vs ~198 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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