In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 19 minutes, completing the 2602km route in 31h 16min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 31h 16min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 28min
- Energy: ~435 kWh
- Distance: 2602km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
31h 16min |
31h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Humpolec sever (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
hagebaumarkt (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Væggerløsevej (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Importgatan (27 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Am Kahlberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2602km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 28min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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