In our Lisbon to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 23 minutes, completing the 2503km route in 27h 10min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 27h 10min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 30min
- Energy: ~413 kWh
- Distance: 2503km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 10min |
27h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 30min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo (25 min, 18% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (34 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (33 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 23-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2503km 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 30min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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