In our Berlin to Vienna EV duel, the Opel Corsa-e beats the Opel Combo-e Life by 22 minutes, completing the 627km route in 7h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 13,150 less, the Opel Corsa-e beats the Opel Combo-e Life by 22 minutes on this route.
The Opel Corsa-e needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Corsa-e
- Total time: 7h 53min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~107 kWh
- Distance: 627km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Combo-e Life |
Opel Corsa-e |
| Travel time |
8h 15min |
7h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Combo-e Life Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center, Dresden (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Globus, Trmice (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Kardausova DC, Praha (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard, Loket (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Znojemská, Jihlava (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Penny, Znojmo (18 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Opel Corsa-e Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center, Dresden (20 min, 28% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC, Praha (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Mikulášov jih, Herálec (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Penny, Znojmo (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Opel Corsa-e Won
The Opel Corsa-e achieved a 22-minute advantage over Opel Combo-e Life on this 627km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~107 kWh vs ~128 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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