In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 144 minutes, completing the 3141km route in 36h 50min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 36h 50min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 4h 32min
- Energy: ~525 kWh
- Distance: 3141km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
| Travel time |
36h 50min |
39h 14min |
| Charging time: |
4h 32min |
6h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~565 kWh |
~602 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 47% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (29 min, 12% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (29 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Tesina Sud (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (19 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (22 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (16 min, 25% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Conad (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
Shell Recharge Fehérvár Dél (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 22:
OMV (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 23:
Penny Poetului (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 24:
OMV (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 25:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 26:
Kaufland (22 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 144-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 95 on this 3141km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 32min vs 6h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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