In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the Opel Corsa-e 11kW by 81 minutes, completing the 1274km route in 19h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 19h 19min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1274km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE |
Opel Corsa-e 11kW |
| Travel time |
19h 19min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~236 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Kmicic (10 min, 35% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Witolda (12 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Petrom Maracineni (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Opel Corsa-e 11kW Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Stacja Paliw BP (10 min, 17% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Okólna (11 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Billa (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Južná trieda (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Görbeháza pihenő déli (27 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
D&C (40 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (30 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (24 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 81-minute advantage over Opel Corsa-e 11kW on this 1274km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~198 kWh vs ~217 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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