In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 15 minutes, completing the 3097km route in 42h 1min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 42h 1min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 4h 54min
- Energy: ~517 kWh
- Distance: 3097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
42h 1min |
42h 16min |
| Charging time: |
4h 54min |
5h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~557 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (23 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (59 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (34 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
BP De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Lucavsala (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Hellweg (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 20:
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 15-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3097km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 54min vs 5h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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