In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 12 minutes, completing the 2612km route in 31h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 31h 17min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2612km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
31h 29min |
31h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 48min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 32% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Bělčice (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 34% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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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 (27 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2612km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~436 kWh vs ~483 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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