In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 153 minutes, completing the 2964km route in 32h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 153 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 32h 21min (153 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2964km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 21min |
34h 54min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
5h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~534 kWh |
~528 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (29 min, 26% → 92%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (36 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 6:
Monte Alto Sud (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (37 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA (20 min, 57% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (46 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 11:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 153-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2964km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 5h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~489 kWh vs ~558 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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