In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 258 minutes, completing the 3506km route in 38h 5min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 38h 5min (258 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 58min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
38h 5min |
42h 23min |
| Charging time: |
4h 58min |
8h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~634 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 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:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
A-62 - Tordesillas (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Aveiras (13 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 258-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 58min vs 8h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~724 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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