In our Bern to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 52 minutes, completing the 1991km route in 21h 39min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 21h 39min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 31min
- Energy: ~333 kWh
- Distance: 1991km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 39min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~358 kWh |
~362 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (31 min, 15% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Super U (28 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Cepsa (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (17 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (18 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (30 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1991km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 31min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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