In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 136 minutes, completing the 3032km route in 33h 54min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 11 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 33h 54min (136 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~536 kWh
- Distance: 3032km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 54min |
36h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
5h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~546 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 70% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Turmöl Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Hilton Park Services Northbound (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 136-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3032km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 5h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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