In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE 2024 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 26 minutes, completing the 2617km route in 32h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the MINI Cooper SE 2024's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE 2024
- Total time: 32h 54min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 4h 49min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
| Travel time |
33h 20min |
32h 54min |
| Charging time: |
5h 36min |
4h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~471 kWh |
~472 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 20% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (11 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 17:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (16 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Győr (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
OMV smer Beograd (22 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 21:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the MINI Cooper SE 2024 Won
The MINI Cooper SE 2024 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2617km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 49min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~401 kWh vs ~578 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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