In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro by 53 minutes, completing the 1509km route in 14h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 37min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1509km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 37min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~272 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (11 min, 11% → 62%)
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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, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (13 min, 20% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 53-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 1509km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~296 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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