In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 185 minutes, completing the 1945km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 185 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 15min (185 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1945km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 15min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
5h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| 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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (61 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (70 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (79 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
LKW Parkplatz (45 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 185-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1945km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 5h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~325 kWh vs ~366 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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