In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 165 minutes, completing the 2173km route in 22h 13min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 13min (165 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~399 kWh
- Distance: 2173km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
| Travel time |
22h 13min |
24h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
4h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (17 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Shopping Bruck (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (37 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 165-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2173km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~399 kWh vs ~480 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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