In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Opel Ampera-e beats the Opel Ampera by 5370 minutes, completing the 1621km route in 21h 17min. The key advantage? 42 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Ampera-e needs only 11 charging stops compared to 53 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Ampera-e
- Total time: 21h 17min (5370 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 5h 19min
- Energy: ~288 kWh
- Distance: 1621km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Ampera |
Opel Ampera-e |
| Travel time |
110h 47min |
21h 17min |
| Charging time: |
90h 46min |
5h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
53 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Ampera Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Van der Valk Hotel, Breukelen (22 min, 47% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Van der Valk Hotel, Vianen (108 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Velddriel (128 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Beek en Donk (111 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
The New Motion Ladesäule, Nederweert (120 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Kerk Parkeerplaats, Koningsbosch (102 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Krychowski Einrichtungen, Herzogenrath (37 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 8:
Parkplatz Fachhochschule, Aachen (97 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Austraße, Monschau (108 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Geschw. Balter Bauunternehmung, Hellenthal (65 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Eifel-Kino, Prüm (114 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Maximiner Wäldchen, Bitburg (104 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Abteiplatz St. Matthias, Trier (114 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Auto Berni Gouverneur, Weiskirchen (102 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus Bojahr, Heusweiler (48 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Landtag des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken (137 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 17:
AC Lidl, Sarre-Union (161 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 18:
Lidl, Marmoutier (114 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 19:
Rue de l'Abbé Oesterle, Obernai (130 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 20:
Place des Cigognes, Ostheim (34 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 21:
Parking Saint-Josse, Colmar (121 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 22:
Volkswagen Mulhouse Espace 3000, Sausheim (104 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 23:
Parkhaus Elisabethen, Basel (128 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 24:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (108 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 25:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (133 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 26:
Einkaufscenter Länderpark, Stans (118 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 27:
Gemeindeparkplatz, Erstfeld (46 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 28:
Rastplatz Gurtnellen, Gurtnellen (101 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 29:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (92 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 30:
Rastplatz Bodio, Bodio (101 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 31:
Aldi, Giubiasco (108 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 32:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (113 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 33:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (137 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 34:
Corso Lodi, Milano (30 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 35:
IKEA, San Giuliano Milanese (149 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 36:
Somaglia Ovest, Somaglia (102 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 37:
Arda Ovest, Fiorenzuola D'arda (143 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 38:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (84 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 39:
Autoofficina Corradini, Reggio Emilia (125 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 40:
Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (99 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 41:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (130 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 42:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (152 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 43:
Peretola Sud, Sesto Fiorentino (39 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 44:
Parcheggio Sant’Ambrogio, Firenze (96 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 45:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (143 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 46:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (90 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 47:
Valdichiana Outlet Village, Foiano della Chiana (101 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 48:
Etrusco, Chiusi (66 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 49:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (84 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 50:
Lupi Silvano Via Angelo Costanzi, Orvieto (146 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 51:
Q8 easy, Orte (63 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 52:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (92 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 53:
Mascherone Ovest, Capena (146 min, 10% → 93%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Ampera-e Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (21 min, 23% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (24 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (22 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (31 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (35 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (29 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (31 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (37 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (18 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (37 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (34 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Opel Ampera-e Won
The Opel Ampera-e achieved a 5370-minute advantage over Opel Ampera on this 1621km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 53 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 19min vs 90h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~288 kWh vs ~324 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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