In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 33 minutes, completing the 1433km route in 16h 8min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 8min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~224 kWh
- Distance: 1433km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
16h 41min |
16h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~258 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Cantagallo Est (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Roadhouse (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Villarboit Nord (11 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Parcheggio viale Rimembranza (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Funivia Skyway (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Ceignes Haut-Bugey (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Mâcon Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 23% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
San Zenone Est (15 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
#IoVadoAMetano (13 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Mâcon Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 33-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 32min vs 2h 47min 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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