In our Sofia to London EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 38 minutes, completing the 2441km route in 26h 35min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 26h 35min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2441km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
26h 35min |
27h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 15min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~439 kWh |
~440 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 (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: London
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (21 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Königsforst Ost (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 38-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2441km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 15min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~408 kWh vs ~445 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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