In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 65 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 19h 50min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 19h 50min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
19h 50min |
20h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
3h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 74% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (27 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (25 min, 56% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (32 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland (11 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Esso Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 65-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~286 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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