In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 62 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 19h 50min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Corsa-e 11kW's 270km range doesn't beat the MINI Cooper SE's 193km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The MINI Cooper SE needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 19h 50min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
19h 50min |
20h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
3h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Siřejovice západ (15 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Troubsko jih (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Petrom Maracineni (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (20 min, 28% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Základní škola (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Győr (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (24 min, 20% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
Petrom Maracineni (24 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 62-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~260 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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