In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Opel Ampera-e beats the Opel Ampera by 3820 minutes, completing the 1102km route in 12h 46min. The key advantage? 29 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Ampera-e needs only 6 charging stops compared to 35 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Ampera-e
- Total time: 12h 46min (3820 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 3h 2min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 1102km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Ampera |
Opel Ampera-e |
| Travel time |
76h 26min |
12h 46min |
| Charging time: |
60h 51min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
35 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Ampera Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rathaus, Wustermark (104 min, 31% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Auto-Technik Dähne, Brandenburg an der Havel (114 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Landgasthof Deinert, Genthin (70 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Schubert Motors, Burg (102 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Feuerwehr, Hohe Börde (128 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus Wagner, Helmstedt (118 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
REWE Center Berliner Straße, Braunschweig (54 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Einkaufszentrum, Vechelde (113 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Bahnhofsallee, Hildesheim (61 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Bahnhofstraße, Elze (102 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
Grohnder Fährhaus, Emmerthal (90 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Stadtverwaltung, Schieder-Schwalenberg (146 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 13:
Parkplatz Diebold Nixdorf, Paderborn (104 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Büker, Erwitte (61 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
BMW Autohaus Erwin Schmidt, Soest (130 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 16:
Schnellladesäule Edeka Meierjohann, Holzwickede (125 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 17:
Fertighauswelt, Wuppertal (132 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 18:
Parkhaus Universitätsklinikum, Düsseldorf (27 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 19:
Jülicher Straße, Neuss (54 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
POLO Motorrad Store, Jüchen (120 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Markt, Aldenhoven (102 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 22:
ALDI Eyenatten, Raeren (80 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 23:
Baraque Michel, Jalhay (108 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 24:
Kia - Ets Counson &Fils, Trois-Ponts (133 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 25:
Chateau Beausaint, Beausaint (118 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 26:
Belfius, Libramont (158 min, 10% → 97%)
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Stop 27:
Intermarché, Carignan (137 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 28:
Lac de Bairon, Bairon et ses environs (132 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 29:
Avenue de Quimper, Juniville (125 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 30:
Best Western Plus - Hôtel de la Paix, Reims (97 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 31:
Lidl, Fismes (108 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 32:
Parc Commercial, Vauxbuin (161 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 33:
Place du Champivert, Crouy-sur-Ourcq (128 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 34:
Allée André Benoist, Claye-Souilly (99 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 35:
Boulevard du Temple, Paris (10 min, 10% → 15%)
- Arrival: Paris
Opel Ampera-e Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC, Isernhagen (22 min, 18% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Niedergassel, Bielefeld (30 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (31 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (24 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (51 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Opel Ampera-e Won
The Opel Ampera-e achieved a 3820-minute advantage over Opel Ampera on this 1102km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 35 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 2min vs 60h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~196 kWh vs ~220 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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