In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 21 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 13h 29min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 3 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 13h 29min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 29min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (32 min, 10% → 85%)
- Arrival: Prague
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% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pávov Sever (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 21-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~212 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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