In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 163 minutes, completing the 3153km route in 39h 30min. The key advantage? 7 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 22 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 39h 30min (163 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 6h 30min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 3153km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
39h 30min |
42h 13min |
| Charging time: |
6h 30min |
8h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
29 |
| Energy used |
~568 kWh |
~567 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Tesina Sud (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Gonars Sud (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 18:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 19:
Toll Station (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (42 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 21:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 22:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (11 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (13 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (31 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Conioli Sud (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (13 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
Scaligera Sud (10 min, 15% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Vega (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (22 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 22:
Odmorište Novska Jug (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 23:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 24:
OMV Martinci (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 26:
Stop Shop (79 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (24 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 28:
Plus Aqua (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 29:
Euro Tehno Group (17 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 163-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 3153km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 22 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 30min vs 8h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~537 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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