In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 72 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 15h 2min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 15h 2min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
| Travel time |
15h 2min |
16h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (26 min, 19% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (23 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (11 min, 25% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 72-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 95 on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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