In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 57 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 13h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 13h 29min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 29min |
14h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~234 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
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
D-1 Autopark (22 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 57-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~212 kWh vs ~266 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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