In our Rome to Vienna EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 31 minutes, completing the 1101km route in 12h 13min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 4, 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 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 12h 13min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~171 kWh
- Distance: 1101km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
12h 44min |
12h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~197 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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Borgo Mascarella (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Est (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Gonars Sud (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Fella Est (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Hofer Völkermarkter Straße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Ring Rast (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Mer Ladepark (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (18 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 31-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1101km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~171 kWh vs ~173 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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