In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 35 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 17h 37min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 37min |
18h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (29 min, 25% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Duino Nord (35 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (27 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 5min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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