In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 214 minutes, completing the 2112km route in 25h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 25h 44min (214 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2112km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 44min |
29h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
5h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (25 min, 30% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
OC Forum (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (60 min, 24% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (63 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (63 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (78 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 214-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2112km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 47min vs 5h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~353 kWh vs ~436 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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