In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 43 minutes, completing the 1202km route in 12h 41min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 12h 41min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1202km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
13h 24min |
12h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~216 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 (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Adige Ovest (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (18 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 43-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 1202km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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