In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 18 minutes, completing the 3014km route in 35h 8min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 35h 8min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 18min
- Energy: ~504 kWh
- Distance: 3014km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
35h 8min |
35h 26min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
4h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~543 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 19:
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 18-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3014km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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