In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 49 minutes, completing the 2085km route in 24h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 24h 3min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 2085km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 3min |
24h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (16 min, 39% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 49-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2085km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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