In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 26 minutes, completing the 2287km route in 27h 2min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 27h 2min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2287km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 2min |
27h 28min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~412 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (18 min, 25% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2287km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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