In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 103 minutes, completing the 2047km route in 26h 6min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 26h 6min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~338 kWh
- Distance: 2047km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
26h 6min |
27h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~368 kWh |
~328 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (19 min, 29% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Prešovská cesta (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (27 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (47 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 103-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2047km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 47min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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