In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 24 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 19h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 19h 0min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 0min |
19h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (31 min, 24% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Novate Nord (27 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 24-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 11min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~275 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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