In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 58 minutes, completing the 3712km route in 43h 18min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 43h 18min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 5h 55min
- Energy: ~613 kWh
- Distance: 3712km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
43h 18min |
44h 16min |
| Charging time: |
5h 55min |
6h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~668 kWh |
~670 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (43 min, 20% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (34 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 11:
Parking Calle Miravete (35 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (23 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (20 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (51 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 22:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (19 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 58-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3712km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 55min vs 6h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~613 kWh vs ~677 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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