In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 2258km route in 27h 43min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 27h 43min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 17min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2258km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 43min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (13 min, 52% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saugon Est (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Novotel Rouen Sud (33 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Mount Street Crescent (10 min, 10% → 12%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Poitiers Chincé (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Jardiland (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2258km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 17min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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