In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 49 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 43min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Astra Electric needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Astra Electric
- Total time: 22h 43min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 42min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
23h 32min |
22h 43min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ariza Sur, Ariza (17 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Beausoleil, Beausoleil (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 52% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (25 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 13:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 49-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 42min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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