In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 by 101 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 29h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 29h 36min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
31h 17min |
29h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 21% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 32% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 25% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (16 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 101-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~395 kWh vs ~436 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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