In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 45 minutes, completing the 2104km route in 25h 57min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 25h 57min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2104km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 54min |
3h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 14% → 82%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (33 min, 10% → 86%)
-
Stop 3:
Star Point (12 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (32 min, 10% → 84%)
-
Stop 5:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 73%)
-
Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (31 min, 10% → 81%)
-
Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
-
Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
-
Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 45-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2104km 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 54min vs 3h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~347 kWh vs ~348 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons