In our London to Paris EV duel, the Opel Corsa-e beats the Opel Combo-e Life by 22 minutes, completing the 458km route in 6h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 13,150 less, the Opel Corsa-e beats the Opel Combo-e Life by 22 minutes on this route.
The Opel Corsa-e needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Corsa-e
- Total time: 6h 12min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~78 kWh
- Distance: 458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Combo-e Life |
Opel Corsa-e |
| Travel time |
6h 34min |
6h 12min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~82 kWh |
~82 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Combo-e Life Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan Hypermarché (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Paris
Opel Corsa-e Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (10 min, 18% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (37 min, 12% → 76%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Opel Corsa-e Won
The Opel Corsa-e achieved a 22-minute advantage over Opel Combo-e Life on this 458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~78 kWh vs ~94 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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