In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 86 minutes, completing the 2470km route in 27h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 27h 21min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 21min
- Energy: ~502 kWh
- Distance: 2470km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
28h 47min |
27h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 53min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~446 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG Marvel R Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (33 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (25 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (27 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (13 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (12 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Total Relais Rivesaltes Nord (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 86-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 2470km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 21min vs 4h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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