In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 1 minutes, completing the 1050km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro's 500km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 23min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~176 kWh
- Distance: 1050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 24min |
10h 23min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1050km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~176 kWh vs ~197 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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