In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 35 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 16h 38min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 16h 38min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
16h 38min |
17h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
3h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (15 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (18 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (10 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Frankenwald West, Berg (15 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 35-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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