In our Paris to London EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 26 minutes, completing the 453km route in 5h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 16, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 5h 28min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~70 kWh
- Distance: 453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
5h 54min |
5h 28min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
21min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~82 kWh |
~81 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme, Sailly-Flibeaucourt (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Maidstone services, Hollingbourne (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: London
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (11 min, 14% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 26-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 453km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 21min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~70 kWh vs ~71 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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