In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 25 minutes, completing the 1056km route in 11h 24min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 11h 24min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~164 kWh
- Distance: 1056km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
11h 24min |
11h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Le Centre Automobile (15 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger KFC (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Obergassel (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (19 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 24% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger ibis Styles (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
OBI (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
DEX (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Marienborn Süd (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 25-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1056km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~164 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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