In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 58 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 34min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 28, 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 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 22h 34min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
23h 32min |
22h 34min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ariza Sur, Ariza (17 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Beausoleil, Beausoleil (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (19 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 58-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~300 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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