In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 126 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 17h 42min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 17h 42min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
| Travel time |
17h 42min |
19h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
3h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 21% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (17 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (37 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 126-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 3h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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