In our Berlin to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 27 minutes, completing the 1669km route in 20h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 20h 37min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1669km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 37min |
21h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
BP De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
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 27-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1669km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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