In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 214 minutes, completing the 3519km route in 38h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 214 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 38h 0min (214 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 5h 0min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
38h 0min |
41h 34min |
| Charging time: |
5h 0min |
6h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~633 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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (29 min, 32% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (21 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (91 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 214-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 0min vs 6h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~662 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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