In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 98 minutes, completing the 3319km route in 36h 42min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 11 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 36h 42min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 4h 53min
- Energy: ~548 kWh
- Distance: 3319km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
36h 42min |
38h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 53min |
5h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~597 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 29% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
TEApont Fehérvár Észak (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Duino Nord (27 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gigean Nord (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (36 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (32 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 98-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3319km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 53min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~548 kWh vs ~605 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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