In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 47 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 19h 0min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 19h 0min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 0min |
19h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Tesina Sud (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1682km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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