In our Berlin to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 34 minutes, completing the 2767km route in 29h 49min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 29h 49min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 58min
- Energy: ~457 kWh
- Distance: 2767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 49min |
30h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 58min |
4h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~498 kWh |
~501 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (23 min, 19% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (34 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (32 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Parking Calle Miravete, Simancas (35 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste, Castelo Branco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl, Denain (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla, Dueñas (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Avenida Juan Pablo II, Salamanca (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Turismo, Vilar Formoso (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste, Castelo Branco (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste, Santarém (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 58min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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