In our Vilnius to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Kia EV9 by 3 minutes, completing the 1956km route in 23h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 23h 25min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~323 kWh
- Distance: 1956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
23h 28min |
23h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (11 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (48 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (11 min, 66% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
OC Forum (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 3-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~323 kWh vs ~413 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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