In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 2455km route in 29h 1min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 29h 1min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 14min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2455km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 1min |
29h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 14min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~442 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 45% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (21 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Lanz Plessi Museum (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Langenbruck A9 (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
hagebaumarkt (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Væggerløsevej (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Importgatan (27 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 4 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 (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Langenbruck A9 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald Ost (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2455km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 14min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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