In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 50 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 14h 16min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 14h 16min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~195 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
14h 16min |
15h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (16 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (14 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (19 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (12 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Poitiers Jaunay-Clan, Jaunay-Clan (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Rue de l'Auvent, Champniers (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (10 min, 20% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (15 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 50-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 5min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~195 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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