In our Athens to Oslo EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 52 minutes, completing the 3302km route in 39h 27min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 13 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 39h 27min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 4h 53min
- Energy: ~545 kWh
- Distance: 3302km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
39h 27min |
40h 19min |
| Charging time: |
4h 53min |
5h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~594 kWh |
~598 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 (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (39 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (32 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Hansastraße (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Barbecue barn (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Importgatan (28 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
OC Karlov (15 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 22:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3302km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 53min vs 5h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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