In our Athens to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 50 minutes, completing the 3714km route in 43h 24min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 14 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 43h 24min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 5h 48min
- Energy: ~613 kWh
- Distance: 3714km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
43h 24min |
44h 14min |
| Charging time: |
5h 48min |
6h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
25 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~669 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (16 min, 52% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol (32 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Donautal Ost (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Epgert (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
JBC (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 24:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 25:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3714km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 48min vs 6h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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