In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 46 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 21h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 17, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 21h 58min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~338 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 58min |
22h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Seniorenresidenz (13 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Donautal West (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (12 min, 14% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Petrom DN7 (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (25 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 46-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~338 kWh vs ~364 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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