In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 23 minutes, completing the 2331km route in 28h 51min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 28h 51min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2331km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 51min |
29h 14min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (33 min, 15% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 23-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2331km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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