In our Warsaw to Berlin EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 17 minutes, completing the 571km route in 5h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 5h 54min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~89 kWh
- Distance: 571km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
6h 11min |
5h 54min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Kuny (12 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Kuny (10 min, 38% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen A2 MOP Sędzinko (14 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 17-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 571km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 37min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~89 kWh vs ~90 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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