In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 54 minutes, completing the 2510km route in 33h 32min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 33h 32min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 35min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
33h 32min |
34h 26min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 50% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Cafe Baltica (29 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
OC Forum (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Galeria Czarny Lew (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 28% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 54-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2510km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 35min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~415 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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