In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 97 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 22h 9min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 22h 9min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 9min |
23h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 70% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Verdistraße (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (17 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (30 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (23 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 97-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2156km 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 1h 56min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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