In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Kia EV9 by 2 minutes, completing the 1007km route in 21h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 21h 46min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~168 kWh
- Distance: 1007km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
21h 48min |
21h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (33 min, 58% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Maxi ICA Stormarknad (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (23 min, 56% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (28 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Preem Grums (18 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1007km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~168 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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