In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 29 minutes, completing the 1495km route in 16h 32min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 25, 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 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 16h 32min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
17h 1min |
16h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arezzo Park Hotel (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Via del Lago (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Campogalliano Est (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Povegliano Est (16 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Paganella Est (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Raststätte Kostner (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
EnBW Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 21% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Langenbruck A9 (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Hecht Einrichtungen (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 29-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1495km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~234 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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