In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 71 minutes, completing the 2104km route in 25h 57min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 25h 57min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2104km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
27h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 54min |
3h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~382 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 (33 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Star Point (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 71-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2104km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 3h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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