In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Opel Corsa-e 11kW beats the Opel Ampera-e by 55 minutes, completing the 1253km route in 15h 6min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 13,090 less, the Opel Corsa-e 11kW beats the Opel Ampera-e by 55 minutes on this route.
The Opel Ampera-e's 338km range doesn't beat the Opel Corsa-e 11kW's 270km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Opel Corsa-e 11kW
- Total time: 15h 6min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Ampera-e |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
16h 1min |
15h 6min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Ampera-e Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (24 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (33 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (37 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (33 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (17 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (28 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (33 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (24 min, 10% → 40%)
- 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 Opel Corsa-e 11kW Won
The Opel Corsa-e 11kW achieved a 55-minute advantage over Opel Ampera-e on this 1253km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~222 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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