In our Vienna to Dublin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 2047km route in 24h 31min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 24h 31min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 2047km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 31min |
25h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~368 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (17 min, 19% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Donautal Ost (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (16 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2047km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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