In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 53 minutes, completing the 1700km route in 20h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Astra Electric needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Astra Electric
- Total time: 20h 41min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1700km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
21h 34min |
20h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 57min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aushopping Boulogne Côte d'Opale (21 min, 15% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (46 min, 12% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Carburantes (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (10 min, 32% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 12% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (27 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 19% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 13% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (12 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 53-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1700km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 3h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~266 kWh vs ~267 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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