In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 62 minutes, completing the 2028km route in 22h 16min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 22h 16min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 2028km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
22h 16min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~336 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 (37 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (29 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (13 min, 30% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (48 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 62-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2028km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 45min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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