In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 14 minutes, completing the 3510km route in 38h 5min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 38h 5min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 58min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
38h 19min |
38h 5min |
| Charging time: |
4h 51min |
4h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 11:
Parking Calle Miravete (33 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (22 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 3510km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~650 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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