In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Kia Niro EV by 180 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 25h 26min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 25h 26min (180 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
25h 26min |
28h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
4h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (26 min, 12% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (36 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Brembo Nord (14 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bern
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 43% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Fratta Nord (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Novate Nord (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Metropark (19 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 180-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~386 kWh vs ~409 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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