In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 41 minutes, completing the 1469km route in 15h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 15h 14min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~229 kWh
- Distance: 1469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
15h 14min |
15h 55min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Relais La Bayanne (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 41-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1469km 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 40min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~229 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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