Virtual Electric Car Racing

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 250: Riga to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2115km route? <strong>Mercedes-Benz EQA 250</strong> wins by 153 minutes with 6 charging stops.

In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 153 minutes, completing the 2115km route in 25h 44min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 44,390 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 153 minutes on this route.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Riga
Winner

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250

Quick Comparison

Metric Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Travel time 28h 17min 25h 44min
Charging time: 5h 7min 2h 47min
Charging stops: 11 6
Energy used ~381 kWh ~380 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route

Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 153-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2115km route. Key factors:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the EV range calculation?

Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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