In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 127 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 30h 5min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 30h 5min (127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~461 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 5min |
32h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (12 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (16 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 127-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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