In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 92 minutes, completing the 2312km route in 24h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG Marvel R's 321km range doesn't beat the Mini Countryman E's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mini Countryman E needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 24h 44min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2312km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
26h 16min |
24h 44min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG Marvel R Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (20 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (10 min, 13% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (20 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Tudanca, Aranda de Duero (20 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Westfalen Tankstelle Spenrather Weg, Köln (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 92-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 2312km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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