In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 14 minutes, completing the 1779km route in 22h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 22h 51min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1779km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 51min |
23h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Laucha (10 min, 21% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (11 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Rheinlanddamm (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark (19 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 14-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1779km 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 28min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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