In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 91 minutes, completing the 1496km route in 18h 40min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 18h 40min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~233 kWh
- Distance: 1496km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
18h 40min |
20h 11min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 12% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 65% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 91-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1496km 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 51min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~233 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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