In our Bern to London EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 16 minutes, completing the 923km route in 10h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 10h 38min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 923km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
10h 38min |
10h 54min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~166 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:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 12% → 49%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 44% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 923km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~163 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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