In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 68 minutes, completing the 1453km route in 14h 52min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 52min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #3 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
14h 52min |
16h 0min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (10 min, 32% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 12% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (15 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 68-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1453km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~226 kWh vs ~257 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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