In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 78 minutes, completing the 2964km route in 32h 21min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 32h 21min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2964km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 21min |
33h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
4h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~534 kWh |
~527 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 17:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 78-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2964km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 4h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~489 kWh vs ~655 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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