In our Lisbon to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 31 minutes, completing the 1717km route in 18h 26min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 18h 26min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1717km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
18h 26min |
18h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo, Vilar Formoso (24 min, 18% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto, Torquemada (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est, Labenne (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (24 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste, Castelo Branco (14 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa, Martín de Yeltes (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete, Simancas (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur, Briviesca (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est, Bedenac (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1717km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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