In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Opel Astra Electric beats the MINI Cooper E by 30 minutes, completing the 1598km route in 17h 11min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Opel Astra Electric
- Total time: 17h 11min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1598km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
Opel Astra Electric |
| Travel time |
17h 41min |
17h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~288 kWh |
~287 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Kuny (12 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Delfood Dépôt (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Paris
Opel Astra Electric Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Opel Astra Electric Won
The Opel Astra Electric achieved a 30-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1598km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 3h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~251 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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