In our Bratislava to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Kia EV9 by 16 minutes, completing the 964km route in 10h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 10h 0min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 964km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
10h 16min |
10h 0min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~174 kWh |
~174 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 37% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 47% → 95%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 16-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 964km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~159 kWh vs ~204 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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