In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Audi Q6 e-tron by 14 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron's 500km range doesn't beat the Audi A6 Avant e-tron's 478km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 8h 23min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Audi Q6 e-tron |
| Travel time |
8h 23min |
8h 37min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 14% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi Q6 e-tron Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 48% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 14-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~135 kWh vs ~161 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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