In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 54 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 21h 58min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 21h 58min (54 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 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
21h 58min |
22h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| 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 SR Plus Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 54-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~338 kWh vs ~406 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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