In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 38 minutes, completing the 1630km route in 16h 38min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 16h 38min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1630km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
16h 38min |
17h 16min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (13 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell Autohof, Koblenz (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
SBK A65, Kandel (14 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 38-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 1630km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~254 kWh vs ~304 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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