In our Belgrade to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 2620km route in 30h 37min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 30h 37min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2620km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 37min |
31h 9min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~472 kWh |
~473 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 53% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Haidt Nord (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 39% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 18:
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 32-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2620km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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