In our Sofia to Bratislava EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 20 minutes, completing the 958km route in 10h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 20 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 10h 2min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 958km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 2min |
10h 22min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~172 kWh |
~173 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 20-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 958km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~158 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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