In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 47 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Opel Astra Electric needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Astra Electric
- Total time: 22h 36min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
23h 23min |
22h 36min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
3h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (19 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Restaurante Pepa (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 18:
Plaza Santa Maria (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (19 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (26 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Zunder Avia (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 47-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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