In our Athens to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro by 130 minutes, completing the 3168km route in 42h 14min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 42h 14min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~493 kWh
- Distance: 3168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
42h 14min |
44h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
4h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~570 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Xenos (47 min, 24% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Polizia Locale (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger La Sosta (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (14 min, 39% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (47 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Battaglia Est (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Est (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 130-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 4h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~493 kWh vs ~620 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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