In our Sofia to Warsaw EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 104 minutes, completing the 1445km route in 17h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 104 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 17h 29min (104 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1445km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 29min |
19h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (33 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Star Point (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (32 min, 10% → 85%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (35 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen Zakopiańska 58D (71 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 104-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1445km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 46min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~239 kWh vs ~272 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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