In our Dublin to Bern EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 43 minutes, completing the 1480km route in 19h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 19h 32min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1480km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 32min |
20h 15min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (10 min, 30% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (12 min, 12% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (12 min, 60% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Galerie Chateaufarine (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 43-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1480km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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