In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 121 minutes, completing the 2280km route in 26h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 26h 3min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2280km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #3 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
26h 3min |
28h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~410 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 31% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Novotel Rouen Sud (13 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 98% → 99%)
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Stop 2:
Welcome Break Telford Services (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (15 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Les Viviers Canger (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 18% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 121-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 2280km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~404 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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