In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ ties with the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range, completing the 787km route in 9h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 9h 10min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 10min |
9h 10min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Athen (26 min, 19% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Atalanti Süd (14 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Athens
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIN Stavroupoli (10 min, 24% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (15 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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