In our Warsaw to London EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 33 minutes, completing the 1643km route in 18h 28min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 18h 28min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1643km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
19h 1min |
18h 28min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~296 kWh |
~294 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:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Noord (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (12 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Channel Gateway (13 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
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 (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
NORMA (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
XXXLutz (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Niedergassel (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Kaisergarten (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
BP De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 14% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 33-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1643km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 51min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~255 kWh vs ~258 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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