In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Opel Corsa-e 11kW beats the Opel Ampera-e by 126 minutes, completing the 1928km route in 23h 20min. 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 126 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: 23h 20min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 22min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Ampera-e |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
25h 26min |
23h 20min |
| Charging time: |
6h 31min |
4h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Ampera-e Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 30% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (20 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Brugnato Est (15 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (34 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (31 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Canaver (31 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (25 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (30 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (50 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (28 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
AVIA (29 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (18 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (13 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Opel Corsa-e 11kW Won
The Opel Corsa-e 11kW achieved a 126-minute advantage over Opel Ampera-e on this 1928km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 22min vs 6h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~328 kWh vs ~342 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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