In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 29 minutes, completing the 1923km route in 21h 17min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 21h 17min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1923km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 17min |
21h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages, Bages (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (33 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (25 min, 19% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bages, Bages (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (15 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 29-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1923km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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