In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Kia EV9 by 11 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 13h 21min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
13h 32min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (16 min, 48% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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