In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Kia EV9 by 40 minutes, completing the 1453km route in 16h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km 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: 16h 58min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~243 kWh
- Distance: 1453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
17h 38min |
16h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC (10 min, 16% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 24% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (14 min, 42% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1453km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~243 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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