In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 508 minutes, completing the 3506km route in 38h 5min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 508 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 38h 5min (508 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 58min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
38h 5min |
46h 33min |
| Charging time: |
4h 58min |
11h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~653 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 (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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gazprom smer Zagreb (90 min, 11% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Supernova Garden Mall (87 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Conad (85 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
Boulevard Dubouchage (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Marguerittes Sud (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bages (28 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Super U (61 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Tankstelle (70 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Avia (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Paseo de la Estación (60 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Rua João Evengelista (45 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 508-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3506km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 58min vs 11h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~660 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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