In our Dublin to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 22 minutes, completing the 1049km route in 13h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 13h 19min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 1049km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
13h 19min |
13h 41min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~188 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 Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 11% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hilton Park Southbound (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 20% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 1049km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~163 kWh vs ~196 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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