In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 151 minutes, completing the 2079km route in 21h 49min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 21h 49min (151 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2079km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
24h 20min |
21h 49min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Steiner-Bau (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Raststation Voralpenkreuz (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Total Zolder Noord (10 min, 11% → 43%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (29 min, 25% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (24 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 151-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2079km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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