In our Vienna to Berlin EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 19 minutes, completing the 626km route in 7h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 7h 32min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~97 kWh
- Distance: 626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
7h 51min |
7h 32min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Humpolec sever (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Albert Hypermarket (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (11 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Berlin
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 19-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~97 kWh vs ~98 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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