In our Bucharest to Zagreb EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 3 minutes, completing the 1024km route in 12h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 12h 41min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~171 kWh
- Distance: 1024km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 41min |
12h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~184 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Petrol A1 Antimovo (24 min, 24% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 98%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (23 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 1024km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~171 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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