In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 27 minutes, completing the 1433km route in 16h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Astra Electric needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Astra Electric
- Total time: 16h 9min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~224 kWh
- Distance: 1433km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
16h 36min |
16h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~258 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (10 min, 27% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Decathlon Mountain Store, Passy (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
#IoVadoAMetano, Santhià (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 16% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 15% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (10 min, 13% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (22 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 27-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1433km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~224 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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