In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 36 minutes, completing the 1632km route in 16h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 16h 45min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1632km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 45min |
17h 21min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Westfalen Tankstelle Ludwig-Erhard Straße, Plaidt (10 min, 40% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell Autohof, Koblenz (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
SBK A65, Kandel (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 36-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1632km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 1h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~266 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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