In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model S Plaid by 98 minutes, completing the 1511km route in 14h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 42min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~247 kWh
- Distance: 1511km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Travel time |
14h 42min |
16h 20min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~272 kWh |
~272 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Kinding (11 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S Plaid Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Autohof, Berg (14 min, 37% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (28 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (12 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 98-minute advantage over Tesla Model S Plaid on this 1511km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~247 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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