In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Opel Ampera-e beats the Opel Ampera by 4423 minutes, completing the 1302km route in 14h 53min. The key advantage? 34 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Ampera-e needs only 8 charging stops compared to 42 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Ampera-e
- Total time: 14h 53min (4423 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~231 kWh
- Distance: 1302km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Ampera |
Opel Ampera-e |
| Travel time |
88h 36min |
14h 53min |
| Charging time: |
72h 31min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
42 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~234 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Ampera Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mediamarkt (23 min, 80% → 92%)
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Stop 2:
ALDI (65 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Auchan Áruház (135 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Darnay Kálmán tér (140 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (46 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Torony Étterem (135 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Lotus Therme Hotel (130 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 8:
Sportcentrum (143 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 9:
Therme (121 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Kino (51 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Billa (130 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 12:
Europark (77 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Petrol (140 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 14:
Galerija Okusov (101 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Gostinsko podjetje (137 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 16:
Vrtača (66 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Osnovna šola (111 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Mobiln (132 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 19:
Hotel Valeria (87 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 20:
Lidl (92 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 21:
Gonars Nord (128 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 22:
Enel Eurospar (54 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 23:
Hotel da Gigi (140 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 24:
UCI Luxe (133 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 25:
Autoserenissima (89 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 26:
Famila Superstore (77 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl (106 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
Autogrill Po Ovest (109 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 29:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (94 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 30:
Cantagallo Ovest (130 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 31:
Badia Nuova Ovest (152 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 32:
Peretola Sud (53 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 33:
Q8 Viale Europa (140 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 34:
Via Lungo Arno (96 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 35:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (90 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 36:
Valdichiana Outlet Village (101 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 37:
Etrusco (66 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 38:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (84 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 39:
Lupi Silvano Via Angelo Costanzi (146 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 40:
Q8 easy (63 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 41:
Flaminia Ovest (92 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 42:
Mascherone Ovest (146 min, 10% → 93%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Ampera-e Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (20 min, 15% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (24 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (16 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Šempas north (Ljubljana - Nova Gorica) (32 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (31 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (37 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (34 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Opel Ampera-e Won
The Opel Ampera-e achieved a 4423-minute advantage over Opel Ampera on this 1302km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 42 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 38min vs 72h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~231 kWh vs ~260 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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