In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 69 minutes, completing the 2311km route in 26h 10min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 16 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 26h 10min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 23min
- Energy: ~359 kWh
- Distance: 2311km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
26h 10min |
27h 19min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
5h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC, Isernhagen (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Niedergassel, Bielefeld (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (10 min, 13% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (19 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Avia, Eibar (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (19 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Autohof, Schwülper (18 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (19 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Centre commercial Rives d'Arcins, Bègles (18 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (10 min, 20% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 20:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 23:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (15 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 69-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 2311km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 23min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~359 kWh vs ~394 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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