In our Brussels to Athens EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 80 minutes, completing the 2778km route in 30h 0min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 30h 0min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 46min
- Energy: ~464 kWh
- Distance: 2778km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 0min |
31h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
4h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~500 kWh |
~502 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (13 min, 36% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Meggenhofen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Trieben (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Maribor zahod (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Makpetrol (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
IKEA (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
Atalanti Süd (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 80-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2778km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 46min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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