In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 91 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 19h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 26, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 19h 19min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~200 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
20h 50min |
19h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~229 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen (22 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Witolda (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (22 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Kmicic (10 min, 35% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Witolda (12 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Petrom Maracineni (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 91-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~200 kWh vs ~202 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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