In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 by 87 minutes, completing the 2658km route in 31h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 7min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 2658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 34min |
31h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 33min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~478 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 34% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (18 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (15 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (29 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 87-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on this 2658km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 3h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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