In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 86 minutes, completing the 2108km route in 25h 9min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350
- Total time: 25h 9min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2108km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 9min |
26h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
3h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (16 min, 21% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (23 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (11 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (23 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 achieved a 86-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2108km 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 4min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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