In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 32 minutes, completing the 3104km route in 36h 49min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 36h 49min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 23min
- Energy: ~519 kWh
- Distance: 3104km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
36h 49min |
37h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
4h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (10 min, 29% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (22 min, 21% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Hadikgasse (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (29 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 32-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3104km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 23min vs 4h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~519 kWh vs ~686 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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