In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 45 minutes, completing the 2298km route in 23h 2min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- Total time: 23h 2min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 2298km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
23h 2min |
23h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 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% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Würth (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (10 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (15 min, 26% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Rieger (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Würth (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron achieved a 45-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2298km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~321 kWh vs ~429 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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