In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 123 minutes, completing the 3014km route in 35h 8min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 35h 8min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 18min
- Energy: ~504 kWh
- Distance: 3014km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
35h 8min |
37h 11min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
5h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
25 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~544 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% → 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 (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Steiner-Bau (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Medenbach Ost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 24:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 123-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 3014km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 18min vs 5h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~504 kWh vs ~511 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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