In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 97 minutes, completing the 2604km route in 30h 16min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350
- Total time: 30h 16min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~471 kWh
- Distance: 2604km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 16min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (16 min, 21% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (21 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Tradenvägen (13 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Am Kahlberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Kongevejen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Importgatan (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 achieved a 97-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2604km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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