In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 44 minutes, completing the 785km route in 8h 9min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. 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 44 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.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 8h 9min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 785km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 9min |
8h 53min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (34 min, 24% → 98%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (26 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 44-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 785km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~130 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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