In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 52 minutes, completing the 1945km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 15min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1945km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 15min |
24h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~351 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 (31 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Star Point (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Lakeside (25 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (22 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1945km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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