In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 158 minutes, completing the 3519km route in 38h 0min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 38h 0min (158 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 5h 0min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
38h 0min |
40h 38min |
| Charging time: |
5h 0min |
6h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
28 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~636 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo (24 min, 18% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (29 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
Tesina Sud (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Turismo (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (10 min, 19% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (23 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (11 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (19 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 19:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 20:
Tesina Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 21:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 22:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (13 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 23:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 25:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 26:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 27:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 28:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 158-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 3519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 0min vs 6h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~596 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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