In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 44 minutes, completing the 1672km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 17h 45min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1672km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 45min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (23 min, 15% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1672km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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