In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 49 minutes, completing the 2728km route in 32h 34min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 32h 34min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2728km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 34min |
33h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
4h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~491 kWh |
~492 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (18 min, 47% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Parking Calle Miravete (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (13 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 11% → 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 49-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2728km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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