In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 7 minutes, completing the 2469km route in 26h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro's 500km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 26h 3min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
26h 10min |
26h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (10 min, 27% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 20% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 26% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 19% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (19 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 2469km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~464 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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