In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 57 minutes, completing the 2297km route in 27h 54min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 27h 54min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 10min
- Energy: ~384 kWh
- Distance: 2297km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 54min |
28h 51min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 98% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Hilton Park Services Northbound (27 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (29 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (26 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 57-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2297km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 10min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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