In our Belgrade to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 2531km route in 27h 51min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 27h 51min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~418 kWh
- Distance: 2531km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 51min |
28h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~457 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 53% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fratta Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (35 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (26 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2531km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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