In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 91 minutes, completing the 1874km route in 23h 59min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 23h 59min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~291 kWh
- Distance: 1874km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
23h 59min |
25h 30min |
| Charging time: |
3h 44min |
4h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~337 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (16 min, 22% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (38 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Gazprom smer Zagreb (11 min, 19% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (18 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (17 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (40 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (27 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (15 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Giove Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 91-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1874km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 4h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~291 kWh vs ~319 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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