In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Opel Corsa-e 11kW beats the Opel Ampera-e by 37 minutes, completing the 860km route in 9h 45min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 13,090 less, the Opel Corsa-e 11kW beats the Opel Ampera-e by 37 minutes on this route.
The Opel Ampera-e's 338km range doesn't beat the Opel Corsa-e 11kW's 270km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Opel Corsa-e 11kW
- Total time: 9h 45min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Ampera-e |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
10h 22min |
9h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Ampera-e Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 43% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (32 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Základní škola (12 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Troubsko jih (30 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (26 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (22 min, 10% → 38%)
- 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 Opel Corsa-e 11kW Won
The Opel Corsa-e 11kW achieved a 37-minute advantage over Opel Ampera-e on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~147 kWh vs ~153 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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