In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 47 minutes, completing the 1277km route in 19h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 19h 1min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1277km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
19h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG Marvel R Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 68% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Witolda (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Handlowe (21 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (51 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 31% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Audi Centre (72 min, 20% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 47-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 1277km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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