In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 41 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 23h 7min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 7min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 7min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 81%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (29 min, 25% → 95%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (29 min, 10% → 82%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (24 min, 10% → 71%)
-
Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (25 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 6:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (27 min, 10% → 76%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (25 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
-
Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 41-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~477 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons