In our Vienna to Berlin EV duel, the Opel Corsa-e beats the Opel Combo-e Life by 25 minutes, completing the 627km route in 7h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 13,150 less, the Opel Corsa-e beats the Opel Combo-e Life by 25 minutes on this route.
The Opel Corsa-e needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Corsa-e
- Total time: 7h 50min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~107 kWh
- Distance: 627km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Opel Combo-e Life |
Opel Corsa-e |
| Travel time |
8h 15min |
7h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Opel Combo-e Life Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (11 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Naháč (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Kardausova DC (13 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Globus (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Autohof Klettwitz (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Rasthof Berstetal (14 min, 12% → 47%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Opel Corsa-e Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 18% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 16% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Globus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (16 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Opel Corsa-e Won
The Opel Corsa-e achieved a 25-minute advantage over Opel Combo-e Life on this 627km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~107 kWh vs ~128 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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