In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 40 minutes, completing the 1433km route in 16h 1min. The key advantage? 6 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 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 16h 1min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1433km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
16h 41min |
16h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~258 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Cantagallo Est (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Roadhouse (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Villarboit Nord (11 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Parcheggio viale Rimembranza (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Funivia Skyway (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Ceignes Haut-Bugey (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Mâcon Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 21% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Eni Via dell'Industria 8 (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Mâcon Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 40-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1433km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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