In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 30 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 38min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 9h 38min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~167 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
9h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG Marvel R Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 15% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (24 min, 29% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (20 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 30-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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