In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 25 minutes, completing the 1051km route in 11h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 11h 25min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 1051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
11h 25min |
11h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 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 (29 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 25-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1051km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~163 kWh vs ~179 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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