In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 24 minutes, completing the 859km route in 9h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 9h 21min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
9h 21min |
9h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 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 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 24-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~134 kWh vs ~146 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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