In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 82 minutes, completing the 2493km route in 28h 34min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 19 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 28h 34min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 42min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2493km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
28h 34min |
29h 56min |
| Charging time: |
4h 42min |
5h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~449 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pince-Sever (14 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Arnovski Gozd (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (15 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Bazzera Nord (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (18 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (13 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (21 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Conad (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Gasparets (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Vila Sana (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 20:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 21:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 82-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 2493km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 42min vs 5h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~388 kWh vs ~425 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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