In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 36 minutes, completing the 2324km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Astra Electric needs only 19 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Astra Electric
- Total time: 26h 36min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 34min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2324km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
27h 12min |
26h 36min |
| Charging time: |
5h 0min |
4h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~417 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Delfood Dépôt, Fleurus (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Ladestation Freshmile Pessac, Pessac (20 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (10 min, 23% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 24:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 37% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger ibis Styles, Namur (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (10 min, 14% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (21 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 15:
Lidl Rue de Béhobie, Hendaye (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (10 min, 16% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (17 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 36-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 2324km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 34min vs 5h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~364 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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