In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 120 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 35h 25min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~574 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
37h 25min |
35h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 39min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (42 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Roadhouse (12 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 28% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (13 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 120-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 4h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~574 kWh vs ~579 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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