In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 53 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 23h 7min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 7min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 7min |
24h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~392 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% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (27 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (25 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Rosegg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Keskastel Est (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (25 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 53-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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