In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 39 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 16h 3min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 16h 3min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
16h 3min |
16h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (20 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Bushaltestelle Maison Blanche, Etrembières (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (18 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 18% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 23% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (15 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 39-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1424km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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