In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 35 minutes, completing the 1497km route in 19h 43min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 19h 43min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 43min |
20h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (11 min, 42% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 64% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (18 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
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 35-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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