In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 41 minutes, completing the 2538km route in 26h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- Total time: 26h 24min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 2538km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
26h 24min |
27h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~457 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (11 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron achieved a 41-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 2538km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~449 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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