In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 39 minutes, completing the 2664km route in 31h 57min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 31h 57min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 51min
- Energy: ~440 kWh
- Distance: 2664km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 57min |
32h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
4h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lager 157 (17 min, 54% → 92%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
A.T.U (16 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Orlen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 39-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2664km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 51min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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