In our Oslo to Bern EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 13 minutes, completing the 1771km route in 20h 36min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 20h 36min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1771km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 36min |
20h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (24 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Garlstorfer Wald West (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Magic Spielhalle (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
XXXLutz Mann Mobilia (29 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OstseeCamp Lübecker Bucht (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Garlstorfer Wald West (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Hannover-Wülferode West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kauf Park (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Reinhardshain Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Hornbach (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Renchtal West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 13-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1771km 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 18min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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