In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 277 minutes, completing the 2497km route in 33h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 33h 33min (277 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 31min
- Energy: ~412 kWh
- Distance: 2497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 33min |
38h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 31min |
7h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~450 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 (33 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Star Point (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (21 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (64 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (66 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Park Nad Balatonem (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
LKW Parkplatz (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Astarte Nafta (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Hesburger (34 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 277-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 7h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~412 kWh vs ~516 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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