In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Skoda ENYAQ 85 by 17 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 19h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Skoda ENYAQ 85's 440km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 19h 0min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Skoda ENYAQ 85 |
| Travel time |
19h 0min |
19h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| 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
Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 17-minute advantage over Skoda ENYAQ 85 on this 1682km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~278 kWh vs ~294 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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