In our Sofia to Stockholm EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 37 minutes, completing the 2658km route in 31h 43min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 31h 43min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 43min |
32h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~478 kWh |
~478 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
hagebaumarkt (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Væggerløsevej (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OKQ8 Vårstarondellen (30 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Am Kahlberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Kongevejen (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Burger King (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
OKQ8 Liljekonvaljvägen (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Pål Jungs Hage Köpcentrum (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 37-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2658km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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